Where does David Mills work?

David Mills is Founder of Evolve Biosystems and Founder at Matrubials and Co-founder at Infinant Health.

What companies did David Mills found?

David Mills founded Evolve Biosystems, Infinant Health, Matrubials.

Where did David Mills go to school?

David Mills studied at University of Minnesota (MS/PhD, Biochemistry/Microbiology); University of Wisconsin-Madison (BS, Biochemistry); Montana State University-Bozeman.

David Mills

Founder

Founder at Matrubials · Founder at Evolve Biosystems · Co-founder at Infinant Health

Davis, California, United States

FoundedEvolve Biosystems Infinant Health Matrubials · YC

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About

David 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.

Founder at Matrubials YC S21

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David went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Matrubials's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021

Co-founders at Matrubials

Bruce GermanFounder

Carlito LebrillaFounder

Founder at Evolve Biosystems

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Evolve Biosystems's investors · 2

iSelect FundSt. Louis · $250K – $2M checks · since 2015 Spruce Capital PartnersSouth San Francisco · since 2015

Co-founders at Evolve Biosystems

J. Bruce GermanDirector

David J. KyleExecutive Officer, Director

Co-founder at Infinant Health

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Infinant Health's investors · 7

Acre Venture PartnersSanta Monica · $100K – $10M checks · since 2026 Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationSeattle · since 2026 Bow CapitalMenlo Park · since 2026 Horizons VenturesHong Kong · $1M – $110M checks · since 2026 iSelect FundSt. Louis · $250K – $2M checks · since 2026 Longitude CapitalMenlo Park · $10M – $30M checks · since 2026 Spruce Capital PartnersSouth San Francisco · since 2026

Co-founders at Infinant Health

J. Bruce GermanCo-founder

Carlito LebrillaCo-founder

Daniela BarileCo-founder

Samara FreemanCo-founder & Director of Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs

Experience

University of California, DavisDistinguished Professorcurrent2022 — presentDavis, California, United States
University of California, DavisProfessor2008 — 2022
University of California, DavisAssociate Professor2004 — 2008
University of California, DavisAssistant Professor1998 — 2004
one.bioCo-Foundercurrent2019 — presentSacramento, CA
Matrubials Inc.Co-Foundercurrent2018 — presentDavis, California, United States
Infinant HealthCo-Foundercurrent2011 — presentDavis, CA
NC State's Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition SciencesPostdoctoral Researcher1996 — 1998Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
INCStar CorporationResearch Assistant1990 — 1991Stillwater, Minnesota, United States
University of Wisconsin-MadisonResearch Technician1985 — 1987Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Skills & more

Microbiology99Fermentation57Genomics36Molecular Genetics15Biotechnology32Biochemistry43Teaching15Probiotics13Mentoring5Scientific Consulting4Prebiotics4

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Who is David Mills?: David 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.
Where does David Mills work?: David Mills is Founder of Evolve Biosystems and Founder at Matrubials and Co-founder at Infinant Health.
What companies did David Mills found?: David Mills founded Evolve Biosystems, Infinant Health, Matrubials.
Where did David Mills go to school?: David Mills studied at University of Minnesota (MS/PhD, Biochemistry/Microbiology); University of Wisconsin-Madison (BS, Biochemistry); Montana State University-Bozeman.

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About

Founder at MatrubialsYC S21

Intro paths

Matrubials's investors · 1

Co-founders at Matrubials

Founder at Evolve Biosystems

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Evolve Biosystems's investors · 2

Co-founders at Evolve Biosystems

Co-founder at Infinant Health

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Infinant Health's investors · 7

Co-founders at Infinant Health

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Y Combinator mafia10,230

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Same school

Also attended University of Minnesota319

Also attended University of Wisconsin-Madison621

Also attended Montana State University-Bozeman42

Shared employers

Also worked at University of California, Davis83

Also worked at one.bio2

Also worked at Infinant Health2

Also worked at University of Wisconsin-Madison104

Founder at Matrubials YC S21