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Catalera Series A Funding to Catalyze a New Era of Biological Pest Control
Company

One Team, One Vision Infinite Solutions

Technology Stack

Leverage our integrated product development platform to enhance your existing products or create new ones. Get to commercial deployment faster and more cost-effectively than ever before

Leading

the way

to

a better future

Others only focus on discovery.

We create commercial products.

15 Proprietary Products

developed for and with our visionary partners.

200+Patents

encompassing, formulation, 
delivery and targeting.

World Class Team

Over thirty professionals, of whom 50% focus on R&D and hold advanced degrees.

Experts at Enabling Bioactives

to meet real needs.

Unparalleled Toolkit

integrating unique IP, cutting-edge facilities, and proven development processes.

Global
Supply

of the highest quality 
botanical feedstock.

14 Years

changing paradigms in agriculture, home, and public health.

15 Proprietary Products

developed for and with our visionary partners.

200+Patents

encompassing, formulation, 
delivery and targeting.
Others only focus on discovery.

We create commercial products.

World Class Team

Over thirty professionals, of whom 50% focus on R&D and hold advanced degrees.

Experts at Enabling Bioactives

to meet real needs.

Unparalleled Toolkit

integrating unique IP, cutting-edge facilities, and proven development processes.

Global
Supply

of the highest quality 
botanical feedstock.

14 Years

changing paradigms in agriculture, home, and public health.
Meet the Team

For over a decade we’ve been creating safer solutions for food, homes, and the environment.

Aiming to ensure our products are the most effective and reliable in the industry, we leverage unparalleled formulation technologies to unleash the full potential of biological active ingredients.

Leading

the way

to

a better future

15 Proprietary Products

developed for and with our visionary partners.

200+Patents

encompassing, formulation, 
delivery and targeting.

Experts at Enabling Bioactives

to meet real needs.

Unparalleled Toolkit

integrating unique IP, cutting-edge facilities, and proven development processes.
Others only focus on discovery.

We create commercial products.

14 Years

changing paradigms in agriculture, home, and public health.

World Class Team

Over thirty professionals, of whom 50% focus on R&D and hold advanced degrees.

Global
Supply

of the highest quality 
botanical feedstock.
Team

One Team, One Vision
Infinite Solutions

“At Catalera, we are all entrepreneurs. We are passionate about creating a new reality free from toxic chemicals and don’t take no for an answer! This mindset drives everything we do—from the breakthrough biological products we create, to the purposeful technology we develop. To me, there's nothing more exciting than being part of an expert team, working on important problems, and building the future one day at a time.”

Matthew Dahabieh, CEO

Our Team

Cherri Lau
Research Associate
Caijun Zhang
Scientist
Farnaz Taghizadeh
Lab Manager
Gabriel Lee
VP, Product & Regulatory
Annett Rozek
Chief Scientific Officer
Violet Greebe
Research Associate
Ji Cui
Research Associate
James Highfield
Scientist
Hangsheng Li
Principal Scientist
Renee Christie
Senior Research Associate
Forum Bhanshali
Senior Scientist
Marina Radojevic
Scientist
Eric Van Fleet
Senior Scientist
Ashley Xu
Research Associate
Ferdi Groenewald
Scientist
Geraldine Pinchao Piedrahita
Research Associate
Nathan Woodbury
Senior Principal Scientist
Maxwell Samuel
India Country Head
Michelle Islas
Director, Supply Chain
Sean McDonald
Product Success Manager, Agriculture
Rob Takeuchi
Senior Director, Innovation
Inha Park
VP, Finance
Karina Muenala
Office Operations Manager & Senior Executive Assistant
Brent Palmer
Director, Facilities
Matthew Dahabieh
CEO
Selina Li
Senior Accountant
Randall Christensen
Construction & Maintenance Manager
Inha Park
VP, Finance
Cherri Lau
Research Associate
Caijun Zhang
Scientist
Farnaz Taghizadeh
Lab Manager
Karina Muenala
Office Operations Manager & Senior Executive Assistant
Maxwell Samuel
India Country Head
Brent Palmer
Director, Facilities
Gabriel Lee
VP, Product & Regulatory
Annett Rozek
Chief Scientific Officer
Matthew Dahabieh
CEO
Michelle Islas
Director, Supply Chain
Selina Li
Senior Accountant
Randall Christensen
Construction & Maintenance Manager
Sean McDonald
Product Success Manager, Agriculture
Rob Takeuchi
Senior Director, Innovation
Violet Greebe
Research Associate
Ji Cui
Research Associate
James Highfield
Scientist
Hangsheng Li
Principal Scientist
Renee Christie
Senior Research Associate
Forum Bhanshali
Senior Scientist
Marina Radojevic
Scientist
Eric Van Fleet
Senior Scientist
Ashley Xu
Research Associate
Ferdi Groenewald
Scientist
Geraldine Pinchao Piedrahita
Research Associate
Nathan Woodbury
Senior Principal Scientist
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Careers

Join the Team

Go Fast

We build faster than anyone else, acting with urgency to address challenges today rather than tomorrow.

Learn Consistently

We make innovation happen by challenging each other and our industry to grow and achieve. We foster an environment that encourages everyone to share.

"Working at Catalera is an incredible experience. I get to collaborate with a really dedicated and forward-thinking group of people who are constantly pushing the boundaries of biological pest control. It's exciting and deeply satisfying to be at the forefront of innovation that is making our food, homes, and public spaces safer for the environment and healthier for consumers. Plus, the company truly values diversity and empowers everyone to succeed, especially women."
Forum Bhanshali,
Senior Scientist
"Finding sustainable bio-based solutions to very difficult problems is an extremely rewarding adventure. We really see how we’re changing the world one formulation at a time, and I feel honored to be part of the team at Catalera."
Ferdinand Groenewald,
Research Scientist

We’re always on the lookout for exceptional individuals. If you’ve got experience and drive, 
send us your resume and cover letter.

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Renowned Investors

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Renowned Investors