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BaCta

Energy · Paris, France · Founded 2024

Biosynthetic carbon-negative natural rubber produced with engineered microorganisms MoreLess

BaCta, founded by a team of synthetic biologists and chemical engineers, is a biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing the rubber industry. The company was born out of the founders' shared passion for sustainability and their expertise in genetic engineering, developed during their time at a leading research university.

The company's core technology revolves around the use of engineered microorganisms as "molecular factories" to produce a sustainable alternative to natural rubber. This process, which leverages AI-designed enzymes and synthetic organelles, is carbon-negative, meaning it removes more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits. The resulting product is a high-purity, hypoallergenic, and long-chain rubber that offers superior quality compared to traditional rubber.

BaCta operates on a B2B model, supplying its innovative rubber to various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. By providing a cleaner and more sustainable raw material, the company aims to help these industries reduce their environmental footprint and meet the growing demand for eco-friendly products.

Keywords: synthetic biology, engineered microorganisms, carbon-negative, sustainable materials, rubber industry, biotechnology, AI-designed enzymes, synthetic organelles, green chemistry, circular economy

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Investors

12 investors on BaCta's cap table

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Seed 12 investors entered at this stage
OVNI Capital
Agoranov
Nicolas Morin-Forest
Sharpstone Capital
Kima Ventures
Thibaud Elziere
another.vc
Daphni
LocalGlobe
Adèle James
Fabien Koutchekian
Timothée Lacroix

Global footprint

Where BaCta has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇫🇷 France87.5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom6.3%
🇺🇸 United States6.3%
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What the market is saying about BaCta

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