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AesculaTech

YC W18

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2016 · 6 employees · 5 known investors

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AesculaTech develops smart materials that change properties in response to temperature and other stimuli, applying this platform to biomedical, industrial, and cosmetic products. Its first product, Humidifeye, is a smart-gel punctal plug for dry eye treatment, alongside research into patient-adaptable medical hydrogels, high-strength films, and composites.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsConsumer ProductsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

AesculaTech was founded in 2016 by Niki Bayat.

NBNiki Bayat
Niki BayatCo-founder and CSO at AesculaTechNiki Bayat is co-founder and CEO of AesculaTech, a biotechnology company focused on smart materials for health and consumer products. Bayat holds a PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Southern California and has over a decade of experience in organic chemistry.
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Roby MenefeeMaterial Design and Development
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Andrew Bartynski

Investors · 5

Bits x BitesreportedShanghai

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Romulus CapitalreportedBoston · $250K – $10M

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University of Southern CaliforniareportedLos Angeles

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Frequently asked questions

What does AesculaTech do?
AesculaTech develops smart materials that change properties in response to temperature and other stimuli, applying this platform to biomedical, industrial, and cosmetic products. Its first product, Humidifeye, is a smart-gel punctal plug for dry eye treatment, alongside research into patient-adaptable medical hydrogels, high-strength films, and composites.
Who founded AesculaTech?
AesculaTech was founded by Niki Bayat in 2016.
Who are AesculaTech's investors?
AesculaTech's investors include Y Combinator, Bits x Bites, Romulus Capital, University of Southern California, Venture Investment Associates.
Where is AesculaTech headquartered?
AesculaTech is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.