1849 Analysis: $125K Raised
What is 1849?
1849 is a biotechnology company enhancing metal extraction via biomining, focusing on challenging copper ores like chalcopyrite.
Founded
2024
Company Stage
Seed
YC Batch
S24
Product Features & Capabilities
- biomining microbes for metal extraction, bioleaching solutions for difficult-to-process ores, faster metal extraction timelines, low CapEx sustainable metal extraction, applications in e-waste recycling, focus on low-grade copper ores like chalcopyrite
How much 1849 raised
Seed - $125K
July 2024Lead Investor: Y Combinator
Who are the founders of 1849
JP
Jai Padmakumar
Founder, CEO
YP
Yongjin Park
Founder, CSO
Investors
- FuturePlay
- Monte Carlo Capital
- SBXi
- Soma Capital
- Spring Camp
- Y Combinator
