Genomines

MaterialsSeries AParis, Francegenomines.com

Latest round

Series A

Last raised

Sep 2025

Total raised

$42M

Investors

17

About Genomines

Genomines, based in France, is a company dedicated to leveraging synthetic biology for the bioextraction of nickel from contaminated environments.Established in Paris, France, in 2021, Genomines focuses on enhancing natural biology through synthetic biology to facilitate the extraction of nickel from contaminated soils.Genomines specializes in utilizing synthetic biology to enhance plants' natural biology for the sustainable extraction of nickel from contaminated soils, including mine tailings and fields with excessive heavy metals. The company’s core product offering revolves around bioextraction techniques, which improve the ability of plants to absorb nickel efficiently and economically while simultaneously remediating land. This process, often referred to as "phytomining," aims to address the growing demand for nickel, projected to increase significantly due to the energy transition and the need for critical metals in battery production.Genomines generates revenue through strategic partnerships and collaborations with industries requiring sustainable nickel. Transactions typically occur through B2B arrangements, where clients engage the company for its bioextraction services as part of broader sustainability initiatives. The revenue model may include project-based fees for specific extraction and remediation projects, providing clients with an innovative, cost-effective solution to their metal sourcing needs. The company is also planning to expand its operations into new geographic markets, particularly targeting regions in North America and Asia by 2026.

Who invested in Genomines

17 investors across 2 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series A

    Sep 17, 2025

    Amount

    $37M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Seed

    Jan 12, 2022

    Amount

    $4.9M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Genomines

Who invested in Genomines?

Genomines has 17 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Genomines raised?

Genomines has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Genomines last raise money?

Genomines's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Sep 2025.

What does Genomines do?

Genomines, based in France, is a company dedicated to leveraging synthetic biology for the bioextraction of nickel from contaminated environments.

Where is Genomines headquartered?

Genomines is headquartered in Paris, France.

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