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Bolt Projects Holdings develops and manufactures biomaterials for the beauty and personal care industry, primarily its proprietary vegan silk technology (b-silk and xl-silk) as biodegradable replacements for silicone ...

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High-risk, early-stage biomaterials player with proof-of-concept revenue but substantial execution and capital risks; suitable...

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Industry Specialty Chemicals
4 named competitors
2 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: September 28, 2026
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Bolt Projects Holdings, Inc. Overview

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Bolt Projects Holdings develops and manufactures biomaterials for the beauty and personal care industry, primarily its proprietary vegan silk technology (b-silk and xl-silk) as biodegradable replacements for silicone elastomers.

Strategic Profile

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Bolt operates in the emerging specialty chemicals/biomaterials space with a focus on sustainable, plant-based alternatives to synthetic polymers. The company is transitioning from pre-commercialization to revenue generation, reporting 23-fold year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 2025 driven by B2B partnerships, but faces execution risks including manufacturing scale-up, limited customer base, and capital constraints.

Competitive Landscape

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Bolt competes in the niche specialty chemicals and biomaterials space against established silicone elastomer suppliers and emerging bio-based polymer developers. Direct competitors include traditional beauty ingredient suppliers (e.g., Dow Corning for silicones) and emerging sustainability-focused chemistry companies, though the market remains fragmented with limited direct-to-product competitors at Bolt's stage and scale.

Industry Context

Bolt Projects Holdings, Inc. operates in Specialty Chemicals.

Key facts

Founded: 2009 · Headquarters: San Francisco, California · Employees: 14 · Revenue: Estimated $3.14M for trailing twelve months (TTM) as of filing; FY2025 preliminary results $4.5M; FY2026 guidance raised to $11M (December 2025) · Market cap: $8.7M (as of September 2026)

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  • Q2 2025 Vegan Silk Technology Platform revenues grew 23-fold YoY to $1.3M, driven by Goddess Maintenance Company partnerships and reorders, signaling emerging commercial traction in the B2B segment.
  • Delisted from NASDAQ in February 2026 due to equity compliance shortfalls; now trades OTC Pink, severely limiting institutional capital access and signaling deterioration in capital markets perception since August 2024 SPAC listing.

Recent developments

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  • February 2026Delisted from NASDAQ following equity compliance notice in January 2026
  • August 2025Announced $4.25 million private placement at $4.65 per share
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DowSilicone polymers and elastomers for beauty and personal care→Wacker ChemieSilicone elastomers and polymers for beauty and personal care→Shin-Etsu ChemicalSilicone and specialty polymer solutions for cosmetics and personal care→Momentive Performance MaterialsSilicone elastomers and specialty materials for beauty applications→

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What does Bolt Projects Holdings, Inc. do?+
Bolt Projects Holdings develops and manufactures biomaterials for the beauty and personal care industry, primarily its proprietary vegan silk technology (b-silk and xl-silk) as biodegradable replacements for silicone ...
What is Bolt Projects Holdings, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Bolt Projects Holdings, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 3/10 (Weak). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
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Named competitors include Dow, Wacker Chemie, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Momentive Performance Materials. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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