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Chattanooga, US · Founded 2017 · 4 known investors
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Curie Co develops sustainable ingredients based on natural processes for use in consumer goods including personal care, textiles, and food products. The company focuses on creating planet-friendly formulations that maintain performance without environmental compromise.
Founders & leadership
Curie Co was founded in 2017 by Erika Milczek.
Investors · 4
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$13.1M disclosed across 3 of 5 rounds · 2018–2022
▶$12.1MraisedJan 2022 · 13 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
- Erika MilczekExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $16.5M
- Amount sold
- $12.1M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $100K
- First sale
- Sep 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$250KraisedAug 2020 · 17 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
- Erika MilczekExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $9.3M
- Amount sold
- $250K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $390K
- First sale
- Mar 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$775KraisedNov 2019 · 6 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
- Erika MilczekExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $775K
- Amount sold
- $775K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $100K
- First sale
- Feb 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2020 | $1M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $225K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Curie Co do?
- Curie Co develops sustainable ingredients based on natural processes for use in consumer goods including personal care, textiles, and food products. The company focuses on creating planet-friendly formulations that maintain performance without environmental compromise.
- Who founded Curie Co?
- Curie Co was founded by Erika Milczek in 2017.
- Who are Curie Co's investors?
- Curie Co's investors include Horizons Ventures, Joyance Partners, Social Starts, Cantos Ventures.
- How much funding has Curie Co raised?
- Curie Co has disclosed $13.1M raised across 3 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Curie Co headquartered?
- Curie Co is headquartered in Chattanooga, US.