What it sells
ZBiotics makes genetically engineered probiotics.
Business model breakdown
Buyer: who owns the budget?
UnverifiedIndividual consumers.
Trigger: what makes them buy now?
UnverifiedDrinking occasions and next-day recovery.
Workflow: what inputs become what output?
Consumer drinks a Pre-Alcohol probiotic before the first drink; engineered Bacillus subtilis produces ALDH to break down acetaldehyde.
Economics: what it saves and how it charges
Consumer packaged goods sold DTC with subscriptions (25% subscribe and save) and retail, bulk and referral discounts.
Distribution: how it reaches customers
Ecommerce site, subscriptions, "Find us in retail", referral give $20 get $20.
Funding history and coverage
| Round date | Stage | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Y Combinator Winter 2018 | — | Y Combinator | ycombinator.com |
Profiles summarize public reporting and company websites. Business-model notes are MaxBC's reading of that material, not confirmed facts; unknowns are left blank rather than guessed. Updated 2026-10-12.