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Genecis Bio

YC W20

Toronto, CA · Founded 2017 · 30 employees · 6 known investors

genecis.co ↗

Genecis commercializes the production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable polymer made from bacteria that consume organic waste, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics for packaging, textiles, medical devices, and other applications. The company applies circular economy principles to create high-quality, eco-friendly products that break down naturally without microplastic pollution.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

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Luna YuinFounder

Investors · 6

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Allied Venture PartnersCalgary · $100K – $350K

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Asymmetry VenturesRichmond · $125K – $500Kvia Rob Ness · inferred

BE

Beresford VenturesOrlando

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Emerald Technology Ventures AgZurich · $540K – $5.4M

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Helium-3 VenturesNew York

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Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Mapquest7 shared keywordsProvider of geographical information systems and services; acquired by America Online.

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Orgenesis3 shared keywords

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BBB3 shared keywords

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Ziprecruiter3 shared keywords

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