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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.

NKNikita Khlystov
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.
SHSean Hunt
Sean HuntCo-founder and CTO

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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.