Phykos was founded by Nico Julian, Jeff Zerger in 2020.

Who are Phykos's investors?

Phykos's investors include Keiki Capital, Y Combinator.

Where is Phykos headquartered?

Phykos is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Phykos

YC S21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 2 employees · 2 known investors

Phykos cultivates seaweed for carbon sequestration and climate mitigation purposes.

Also known as PBC

Advanced Manufacturing Climate Tech Carbon Capture and Removal ClimateUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Phykos was founded in 2020 by Nico Julian and Jeff Zerger.

Nico Julian inFounderNico Julian is a mechanical engineer who has worked on marine satellite communications, solar energy ventures, and experimental projects at Google X.

Jeff Zerger in 𝕏FounderJeff Zerger is a software engineer with 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley, including roles at Apple and Google. He has held early positions at startups in cleantech, food, and aerospace, and has led software teams.

Investors · 2

Keiki CapitalAbilene · $100K – $250K

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

Phykos's carbon-capturing robotic seaweed farmsfastcompany.com · Sep 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Phykos do?: Phykos cultivates seaweed for carbon sequestration and climate mitigation purposes.
Who founded Phykos?: Phykos was founded by Nico Julian, Jeff Zerger in 2020.
Who are Phykos's investors?: Phykos's investors include Keiki Capital, Y Combinator.
Where is Phykos headquartered?: Phykos is headquartered in San Francisco, US.