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Industrial Microbes

YC W15

San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · 12 employees · 4 known investors

imicrobes.com ↗

iMicrobes uses synthetic biology to develop cost-effective sustainable materials and replace conventional manufacturing processes. The company focuses on circular economy principles, converting waste streams into value through biotechnology.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)

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Derek GreenfieldFounder/CEO

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Liz ClarkeinFounder/CTO

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Noah Helmanin𝕏Founder/CSO

Investors · 4

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First Bight VenturesHouston · $1M – $2M

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JuniperClarksville · $100K – $1.5M

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Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Universal Materials Incubatorreported

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