Zymergen Metal Bottle Opener
One size / Silver
$19.99
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Remember Zymergen's ambitious place in Bay Area biotech with this Metal Bottle Opener. Founded in Emeryville in 2013, the company combined genomics, machine learning, and microbial engineering in an effort to create useful new materials. Hyaline, its bio-manufactured film, briefly embodied that vision before production was abandoned and the company shifted direction. From its 2021 public listing to its later acquisition agreement and liquidation, Zymergen's story offers a conversation-starting keepsake for collectors of startup history and synthetic biology.
Founded in 2013 in Emeryville, California, Zymergen was a biotechnology company established by Joshua Hoffman, Zach Serber, and Jed Dean, who had met while working at Amyris. It used genomics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to study and modify microbes that ferment carbon into chemicals for consumer goods and pharmaceuticals, including potential alternatives to petroleum-derived materials. After raising successive rounds of funding, including $130 million from SoftBank's Vision Fund in 2016, Zymergen acquired Radiant Genomics in 2018. Its first product, Hyaline, a bio-manufactured polyimide film, was released in December 2020 for possible use in flexible consumer electronics. Zymergen went public in April 2021, but later disclosures described manufacturing difficulties, limited revenue, and losses. In August 2021, Hoffman resigned as CEO and Jay Flatley became acting CEO. That November, the company said it was abandoning Hyaline and shifting its focus to drug and vaccine development. In July 2022, Ginkgo Bioworks agreed to acquire Zymergen for $300 million in an all-stock deal. Zymergen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on October 3, 2023, and announced liquidation on February 5, 2024, after selling its remaining assets.
Remember Zymergen's ambitious place in Bay Area biotech with this Metal Bottle Opener. Founded in Emeryville in 2013, the company combined genomics, machine learning, and microbial engineering in an effort to create useful new materials. Hyaline, its bio-manufactured film, briefly embodied that vision before production was abandoned and the company shifted direction. From its 2021 public listing to its later acquisition agreement and liquidation, Zymergen's story offers a conversation-starting keepsake for collectors of startup history and synthetic biology.
Founded in 2013 in Emeryville, California, Zymergen was a biotechnology company established by Joshua Hoffman, Zach Serber, and Jed Dean, who had met while working at Amyris. It used genomics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to study and modify microbes that ferment carbon into chemicals for consumer goods and pharmaceuticals, including potential alternatives to petroleum-derived materials. After raising successive rounds of funding, including $130 million from SoftBank's Vision Fund in 2016, Zymergen acquired Radiant Genomics in 2018. Its first product, Hyaline, a bio-manufactured polyimide film, was released in December 2020 for possible use in flexible consumer electronics. Zymergen went public in April 2021, but later disclosures described manufacturing difficulties, limited revenue, and losses. In August 2021, Hoffman resigned as CEO and Jay Flatley became acting CEO. That November, the company said it was abandoning Hyaline and shifting its focus to drug and vaccine development. In July 2022, Ginkgo Bioworks agreed to acquire Zymergen for $300 million in an all-stock deal. Zymergen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on October 3, 2023, and announced liquidation on February 5, 2024, after selling its remaining assets.
This slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.
Product features
- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending
- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving
- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage
- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers
- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use
| One size | |
| Width, in | 5.50 |
| Height, in | 1.50 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland