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Matrubials

YC S21

Davis, US · Founded 2018 · 4 employees · 1 known investors

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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.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Matrubials was founded in 2018 by Bruce German, Carlito Lebrilla, and David Mills.

BGBruce German
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.
CLCarlito Lebrilla
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.
DMDavid Mills
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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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.