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ReactWise

YC S24

London, GB · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees · 3 known investors

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ReactWise develops AI tools for chemistry and chemical engineering, enabling researchers and engineers to accelerate molecular discovery and reaction optimization. The company combines machine learning with chemistry automation and high-throughput experimentation platforms.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareUnited KingdomEurope

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

ReactWise was founded in 2024 by Alexander Pomberger and Daniel Wigh.

APAlexander Pomberger
Alexander PombergerCEO & Co-FounderAlexander Pomberger holds a PhD in chemical engineering and has spent five years working at the intersection of machine learning, chemistry, and lab automation. He developed optimization algorithms for pharmaceutical manufacturing process design and founded ReactWise to provide no-code AI software for the pharma and biotech industries.
DWDaniel Wigh
Daniel WighCo-Founder & CTODaniel Wigh holds a PhD in chemical engineering and has spent five years conducting research at the intersection of machine learning and chemistry, focusing on optimization algorithms for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. He founded ReactWise to provide no-code AI software tools to the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

Investors · 3

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Innovate UKreportedLondon

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Verein Swisspreneurreported$5K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

▶$1.4MraisedOct 2024 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel WighExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alexander PombergerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.8M
Amount sold
$1.4M
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
ReactWise Inc.

Companies House · registry record

View on Companies House ↗
Registered name
REACTWISE LIMITED
Company number
15381124
Status
Dissolved
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 Jan 2024
Dissolved
20 Aug 2024
Registered office
124-128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Nature of business (SIC)
58290 — Other software publishing

Current officers

  • Alexander Pomberger — director, appointed 2 Jan 2024
  • Daniel Stausoe Wigh — director, appointed 2 Jan 2024

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

In the news

ReactWise Raises $3.4M to Transform Big Pharma with AI and Self-driving Labsreactwise.com · Mar 2025YC-backed ReactWise is applying AI to speed up drug manufacturing | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2025ReactWise - AI co-pilot for wet lab chemistryycombinator.com · May 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does ReactWise do?
ReactWise develops AI tools for chemistry and chemical engineering, enabling researchers and engineers to accelerate molecular discovery and reaction optimization. The company combines machine learning with chemistry automation and high-throughput experimentation platforms.
Who founded ReactWise?
ReactWise was founded by Alexander Pomberger, Daniel Wigh in 2024.
Who are ReactWise's investors?
ReactWise's investors include Y Combinator, Innovate UK, Verein Swisspreneur.
How much funding has ReactWise raised?
ReactWise has disclosed $1.4M raised across 1 round.
Where is ReactWise headquartered?
ReactWise is headquartered in London, GB.