Matrubials
YC S21Davis, US · Founded 2018 · 4 employees · 1 known investors
Matrubials develops antimicrobial peptides derived from milk to create novel therapeutics for bacterial infections, starting with bacterial vaginosis. The company uses AI-enabled technology to identify and validate bioactive molecules for infectious disease treatments.
Also known as Matrubials Inc.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechAI-powered Drug DiscoveryWomen's HealthTherapeuticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Matrubials was founded in 2018 by Bruce German, Carlito Lebrilla, and David Mills.
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Bruce GermaninFounderBruce German holds a PhD from Cornell University and serves as a Distinguished Professor at UC Davis, where he directs the Foods for Health Institute. His research addresses lactation biology and milk's role in infant development, and he has co-founded multiple companies in therapeutic health including Evolve Biosystems, BCD Bioscience, Digestiva Inc., and Matrubials.
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Carlito LebrillainFounderCarlito Lebrilla is a chemistry professor at UC Davis whose research centers on mass spectrometry applications in clinical glycoproteomics and food science. He has co-founded multiple biotechnology and food companies, including Evolve Biosystems, BCD Bio, and InterVenn.
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David Millsin𝕏FounderDavid Mills is a food science and microbiology professor at UC Davis whose research focuses on bacterial species relevant to gut health and fermented foods. He has previously co-founded Evolve Biosystems and BCD Bioscience.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Matrubials do?
- Matrubials develops antimicrobial peptides derived from milk to create novel therapeutics for bacterial infections, starting with bacterial vaginosis. The company uses AI-enabled technology to identify and validate bioactive molecules for infectious disease treatments.
- Who founded Matrubials?
- Matrubials was founded by Bruce German, Carlito Lebrilla, David Mills in 2018.
- Who are Matrubials's investors?
- Matrubials's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Matrubials headquartered?
- Matrubials is headquartered in Davis, US.