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Nitroduck

YC F26

Brno, CZ · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · 1 known investors

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Nitroduck develops gene-editing technology for fruit and vegetable crops, aimed at reducing reliance on pesticides and helping plants tolerate conditions like heat and reduced pollination. The company's tools are intended for crop breeders seeking to create new varieties with traits such as seedlessness or non-browning flesh.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCRISPRSustainable AgricultureBiotechnologyCzechiaEurope

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F26)

MGMatúš Grieš
Matúš GriešFounder/CTOCo-founder and CTO of Nitroduck. He previously researched drug-delivery nanoparticles targeting the placenta at the Karolinska Institutet through the Amgen Scholars program, and studied plant telomere proteins binding human DNA at CEITEC, and co-led the iGEM Brno 2025 team.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Nitroduck do?
Nitroduck develops gene-editing technology for fruit and vegetable crops, aimed at reducing reliance on pesticides and helping plants tolerate conditions like heat and reduced pollination. The company's tools are intended for crop breeders seeking to create new varieties with traits such as seedlessness or non-browning flesh.
Who are Nitroduck's investors?
Nitroduck's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Nitroduck headquartered?
Nitroduck is headquartered in Brno, CZ.