Evolve Biosystems specializes in providing microbiome-based products designed to develop, restore, and maintain. Founded by Bruce German, Carlito Lebrilla, Daniela Barile, David Mills, and Samara Freeman in 2011, Evolve Biosystems is backed by investors that include Horizons Ventures, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Cargill, Acre Venture Partners, and Bow Capital and is headquartered in Davis.