Huminly
Founded 2023 · 5 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Huminly uses engineered enzymes to separate mixed poly-cotton textile waste into pure polyester monomer and pure cotton, enabling textile-to-textile recycling. Its process is designed to co-locate with manufacturers and clients and aims for cost parity with virgin materials at scale.
Founders & leadership
Huminly was founded in 2023 by Nikita Khlystov and Sean Hunt.
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Nikita KhlystovFounder and CEONikita Khlystov studied biology and polymer physics at MIT, then completed a PhD at Stanford focused on synthetic biology and sustainability. He conducted postdoctoral research on engineered biorecycling before founding Huminly, which develops enzyme-based technology for textile waste separation and recycling.
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Sean HuntCo-founder and CTO
Investors · 1
Frequently asked questions
- What does Huminly do?
- Huminly uses engineered enzymes to separate mixed poly-cotton textile waste into pure polyester monomer and pure cotton, enabling textile-to-textile recycling. Its process is designed to co-locate with manufacturers and clients and aims for cost parity with virgin materials at scale.
- Who founded Huminly?
- Huminly was founded by Nikita Khlystov, Sean Hunt in 2023.
- Who are Huminly's investors?
- Huminly's investors include Fifty Years.
