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Kingdom· Brooklyn, NY·2d ago

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Full-Time

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Overview

Kingdom creates and sells natural functional ingredients that actually work. Our Superculture® ingredients are an entirely new class of clinically-validated postbiotics that target the root causes of unmet health needs. Superculture® Pet Oral and Superculture® Pet Immune are our first two breakthrough ingredients for pet health, driving industry-leading efficacy and unlocking new marketing claims for brands. By the end of 2025, we will have run 10 clinical studies on our Superculture® ingredients, giving them unparalleled validation compared to other ingredients on the market. Kingdom is the trusted ingredient partner of top brands, with two pet Superculture® ingredients in market today and a first human Superculture® ingredient in development. A number of leading pet brands are already incorporating Superculture® Pet Oral and Superculture® Pet Immune into their end products, and many more have planned launches coming soon. We're building a team of brilliant, innovative, and kind individuals, and are always on the lookout for exceptional people aligned with our ethos.

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OUR VALUES

Solve from first principles
Collaborate with kindness
Be resourceful and resilient

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Competitive salary and generous equity upside
Fully-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible PTO
Snacks, fruits, and drinks
401K participation
Parental leave
Commuter benefits: subsidized metrocards, free Citibike, free parking

Why work at Kingdom

Culture: “Brilliant, innovative, and kind” team; values include collaboration, resourcefulness, and first-principles problem-solving.
Team composition: Mix of PhD microbiologists, data scientists, and business leaders from organizations like Gates Foundation, McKinsey, Columbia, and NYU Langone.
Compensation & perks:
- Above-market compensation + equity (example: Operations Manager salary $110K–$130K)
- 100% company-paid health insurance
- Extended fully-paid parental leave
- Generous and flexible PTO
- 401(k) program with minimal fees
- Full commuter coverage (indicating a Brooklyn office)
- Fully stocked kitchen + weekly team lunches
Work model: Based in Brooklyn (141 Flushing Ave); roles listed as “Full time” at HQ – hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated, but commuter benefits suggest regular office attendance.
Career growth: Emphasis on rapid professional acceleration and ownership; small team provides visibility into all parts of the business.

About Kingdom

Company Overview

One-liner: Kingdom designs and supplies clinically-validated postbiotic ingredients (Superculture®) that address pet health needs at their root, enabling pet product brands to create effective, science-backed solutions.
Entity Type: Private (Grant round; Total Funding $30.89M)
Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Founded: 2019
Founders: Ravi Sheth (Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer) and an unnamed Co-founder & CEO

Core Business

Primary industry/industries: Pet health ingredients / Functional ingredients for consumer packaged goods (originally food & beverage, now focused on pet)
Target customers: B2B – pet product brands (e.g., Dinovite, Native Pet, Woof) that incorporate Superculture® ingredients into their own products
Mission or purpose statement: “Make a measurable impact on consumer health by harnessing the power of natural microbes.”

Products & Services

Superculture® Ingredient Platform: A range of clinically-validated fermentates that target specific pet health needs (e.g., oral hygiene, skin health). The company develops, validates, and supplies these proprietary ingredients to brand partners.
Superculture Pet Oral: A postbiotic ingredient proven in peer-reviewed studies to reduce canine bad breath and positively shift the oral microbiome within 7–14 days.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not publicly available (private company)
Key Metric: Total Funding – $30.89M raised to date; latest round: Grant – IV (last raised $650K ~3 years ago)
Notable Investors/Partners: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Pioneer Fund, Evolv Ventures, Shine Capital, National Science Foundation, and 11 other investors.
Growth Signals:
- 11 total clinical trials completed; 5 peer-reviewed publications across the Superculture® line
- Two new studies published May 2026 on Superculture Pet Oral
- Products used by leading pet brands (Dinovite, Native Pet, Woof)
- Team combines PhD microbiologists, data scientists, and industry leaders; ~25–50 employees (estimated from team page)

Competitive Advantages

Clinically validated efficacy: Rigorous trials prove observable results (e.g., 26% reduction in bad breath compounds within 14 days), differentiating from “marketing-only” competitors.
Root-cause approach: Ingredients target underlying mechanisms rather than merely masking symptoms.
Intellectual property: 3 patents granted (bacteriology, fermented drinks, lactobacillaceae) – protects proprietary fermentate technology.
Scientific credibility: Published in peer-reviewed journals; led by a co-founder with a PhD and a team of research scientists.

Strategic Focus

Current priorities: Expand clinical evidence base for existing ingredients, introduce new Superculture® variants for additional pet health areas, and deepen partnerships with major pet brands.
Direction: Capitalize on the “humanization of pets” trend, where pet owners demand the same level of clinical proof and clean ingredients they expect for themselves.

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