# Genomines: Research, Paris, France

> Genomines: Genomines is a deeptech and biotechnology startup based in Paris, France, with operations in Saclay. Based in Paris, France. Founded 2021.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/genomines (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Genomines

Genomines is a deeptech and biotechnology startup based in Paris, France, with operations in Saclay.

Funding reported Last round: Grant

Research Paris, France

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2021 5 years old
- **Team:** 40 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 45M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Grant Jun 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Genomines has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Genomines

Genomines is a deeptech and biotechnology startup based in Paris, France, with operations in Saclay.

Founded in 2021, the company focuses on transforming the metal extraction industry through sustainable practices. Genomines aims to replace traditional mining methods with plant-based metal farming, also known as agromining, which is both regenerative and carbon-neutral. The company utilizes genetically enhanced hyperaccumulator plants to extract metals from low-concentration soils, significantly improving efficiency compared to native plants. Genomines' primary product is battery-grade nickel, essential for electric vehicle batteries, but its technology also supports the extraction of other critical materials like cobalt and rare earth elements. In addition to metal extraction, Genomines offers services in soil remediation and industrial deployment support, contributing to cleaner supply chains for governments and corporations. With a vision to become the world's first carbon-neutral mining group, Genomines is committed to sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and local communities.

## What company datasets say Genomines raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **45M** in the source's currency

Rounds **5**

Last round **Grant**

Last round size **45M**

Last round date **Jun 2024**

Investors listed **6**

## Founders and team

From Genomines's own website: 24 on the team.

- **Gaëtan de Buyer** Chief of Staff to the CEO
- **Dr. Dali Rashid** CEO
- **Youssef Zakharia** CTO
- **Aidan Dunning** Head of Business Development
- **Arina Khotimsky** Head of Agriculture
- **Dr. Abhay Singh** Head of Microbiology
- **Dr. Boney Kuriakose** Head of Biotechnology R&D
- **Dr. Guillaume Decros** VP HR & People
- **Dr. Naeif Matar** Head of plant production
- **Kusa Mazibuko** Head of Bioinformatics
- **Silvia Costa** Head of exploration
- **Stéphane Lopez** Head of Systems Security & Safety
- **Stéphane Robic** Head of Finance
- **Alexander Hoffmann** Board Observers
- **Christina Pfalzgraf** Project Manager
- **Dr. Clément Nicolle** Research Scientist
- **Dr. Dani Sukkar** Research Scientist
- **Dr. Kevin Boulesteix** Operations manager

And 6 more on the team.

## On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Wind](https://millionrounds.com/fund/wind)
- [DTCF DeepTech & Climate Fonds](https://millionrounds.com/fund/deeptech-and-climate-fonds-dtcf)
- [Prospect Innovation](https://millionrounds.com/fund/prospect-innovation)
- [Telluride Venture Network](https://millionrounds.com/fund/telluride-venture-network)

Each firm lists Genomines on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

biomass metal recovery biotechnologies biotechnology research plant-based metal extraction from tailings hyperaccumulators plant microbiome enhancement soil metal identification plant biotechnology metal recovery from plants environmental impact reduction plant root bioaccumulation environmental services phytoremediation polluted land remediation sustainable extraction plant biotechnology for metals

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- **Sector:** Research
- **Industry code:** NAICS 541714, 212230, SIC 1389
- **Region:** Ile-de-France
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/genomines)

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