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Kiwi Biosciences

YC S21

Boston, US · Founded 2020 · 10 employees · 13 known investors

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FODZYME develops an enzyme powder supplement that breaks down FODMAPs in food, particularly fructans found in garlic, onions, and wheat, for people with digestive sensitivities. The product targets individuals who need to manage FODMAP intolerance to improve their diet flexibility and quality of life.

Also known as Kiwi Health, Inc. · Kiwi Bio

BiotechConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessFood TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Kiwi Biosciences was founded in 2020 by Anjie Liu and David Hachuel Gurska.

ALAnjie Liu
Anjie LiuCo-Founder & CEOAnjie Liu studied physics and comparative literature at Harvard, graduating in 2017. She founded Kiwi Biosciences to develop FODZYME, a biotech product informed by her interest in biology and personal experience with gastrointestinal health.
DHDavid Hachuel Gurska
David Hachuel GurskaCo-FounderDavid Hachuel Gurska previously co-founded and led auggi.ai, a digital health platform for IBS management, which was acquired by Seed Health. He holds an MPH in Epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health and a Master's degree in Computer and Information Science from Cornell University.

Investors · 13

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Acacia Venture Capital Partnersreported

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Aileron Project LtdreportedHong Kong

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Axial VCreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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FAST — by GETTYLABreportedSan Francisco · $100K

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Fortem Capitalreported

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Harvard Management CompanyreportedAllston

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HENRY Collective VenturesreportedSeattle

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James Beshara FundreportedVenice

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North South VenturesreportedToronto

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Phoenix FundreportedNew York

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Surf Club VCreported$100K

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In the news

Y Combinator-backed Kiwi Biosciences Launches Novel Portable Enzymes To Make Food Painless For 15% of the Planetprnewswire.com · Aug 2022Kiwi Bio aims to free irritable bowel syndrome sufferers from restrictive diets – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2021Kiwi Biosciences Funding | $1.2M Revenue | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai · May 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Kiwi Biosciences do?
FODZYME develops an enzyme powder supplement that breaks down FODMAPs in food, particularly fructans found in garlic, onions, and wheat, for people with digestive sensitivities. The product targets individuals who need to manage FODMAP intolerance to improve their diet flexibility and quality of life.
Who founded Kiwi Biosciences?
Kiwi Biosciences was founded by Anjie Liu, David Hachuel Gurska in 2020.
Who are Kiwi Biosciences's investors?
Kiwi Biosciences's investors include Gaingels, Y Combinator, Acacia Venture Capital Partners, Aileron Project Ltd, Axial VC, FAST — by GETTYLAB, Fortem Capital, Harvard Management Company and 5 more.
Where is Kiwi Biosciences headquartered?
Kiwi Biosciences is headquartered in Boston, US.