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Molecula

Austin, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

Molecula builds Circuit, an AI system that converts a company's technical documentation into guided support for quoting, field service, and troubleshooting. It targets manufacturing and service organizations, helping technicians and sales teams handle complex quotes and diagnostics without relying on the company's most experienced staff.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

Molecula was founded in 2016 by Higinio O. Maycotte.

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Higinio O. MaycotteFounder
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John PorterNamed on SEC filing
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Thomas J. MeredithNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 5

Carnrite VenturesHouston
Drive CapitalColumbus · $5M – $30M
Tech Square VenturesAtlanta · $500K – $3M
Capital FactoryreportedAustin
TTV CapitalreportedAtlanta · $250K – $7M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$29.8M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2022

▶$6.2MraisedNov 2022 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Higinio O MaycotteExecutive Officer, Director
  • Julie DoddDirector
  • Andy JenksDirector
  • Clark GolestaniDirector
  • Thomas MeredithDirector
Offering amount
$10.3M
Amount sold
$6.2M
First sale
Aug 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$17.6MraisedJan 2021 · 42 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Clark GolestaniDirector
  • Andrew JenksDirector
  • Thomas MeredithDirector
  • Higinio MaycotteExecutive Officer, Director
  • Julie DoddDirector
Offering amount
$17.6M
Amount sold
$17.6M
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6MraisedAug 2019 · 40 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Higinio O. MaycotteExecutive Officer, Director
  • John PorterDirector
  • Thomas J. MeredithDirector
Offering amount
$6.2M
Amount sold
$6M
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Oct 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$50K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

Circuit Inc. Secures $15 Million Seed Funding With Tyson Tuttle And Acquires Molecula<!-- --> | TradedVCtraded.co · Apr 2025Molecula raises $17.6 million for its AI feature store technology | VentureBeatventurebeat.com · Jan 2021Molecula Secures $17.6 Million in Series A Funding to Democratize Machine-Scale Analytics and AIglobenewswire.com · Jan 2021Austin tech firm Molecula raises $17.6 million, plans to triple headcountamp.statesman.com · Jan 2021Molecula Closes $6M Seed Funding Round - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Aug 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Molecula do?
Molecula builds Circuit, an AI system that converts a company's technical documentation into guided support for quoting, field service, and troubleshooting. It targets manufacturing and service organizations, helping technicians and sales teams handle complex quotes and diagnostics without relying on the company's most experienced staff.
Who founded Molecula?
Molecula was founded by Higinio O. Maycotte in 2016.
Who are Molecula's investors?
Molecula's investors include Carnrite Ventures, Drive Capital, Tech Square Ventures, Capital Factory, TTV Capital.
How much funding has Molecula raised?
Molecula has disclosed $29.8M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Molecula headquartered?
Molecula is headquartered in Austin, US.