Industrial Microbes
We design and build microbes to make chemicals greener at lower cost.
Y CombinatorWinter 2015ActiveHealthcareIndustrial BioCarbon Capture and RemovalBioplasticClimate
What they do
Problem
Chemical production relies on costly, fossil-based feedstocks and generates significant waste and emissions.
Solution
They engineer microbes that convert new raw materials and recycled waste into chemicals and related products more sustainably and at lower cost.
Who it's for
Large industrial and chemical companies producing chemicals, polymers, and agricultural products.
Founders
Derek Greenfield
Founder/CEO
Liz Clarke
Founder/CTO
Noah Helman
Founder/CSO
Company timeline
- Founded2014
- YC batchWinter 2015
- StatusActive
- Team size12 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA; Alameda, CA, USA
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