
FastCompChem is a pioneering company at the intersection of quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence, developing advanced fingerprinting technology to transform molecular understanding. Their core innovation integrates quantum-derived molecular features, AI models, and topological reactivity descriptors to predict chemical toxicity pathways and bioactivation mechanisms with high precision and interpretability. This approach significantly reduces animal testing and late-stage drug failures, supporting safer and more efficient drug discovery and development. FastCompChem's technology also extends to applications in formulations, agrochemical safety, cosmetics, materials evaluation, and environmental monitoring. They collaborate with top European research institutions and participate in the EU Quantum-Tox project, positioning themselves as leaders in cheminformatics and chemical safety with a strong European presence.

FastCompChem is a pioneering company at the intersection of quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence, developing advanced fingerprinting technology to transform molecular understanding. Their core innovation integrates quantum-derived molecular features, AI models, and topological reactivity descriptors to predict chemical toxicity pathways and bioactivation mechanisms with high precision and interpretability. This approach significantly reduces animal testing and late-stage drug failures, supporting safer and more efficient drug discovery and development. FastCompChem's technology also extends to applications in formulations, agrochemical safety, cosmetics, materials evaluation, and environmental monitoring. They collaborate with top European research institutions and participate in the EU Quantum-Tox project, positioning themselves as leaders in cheminformatics and chemical safety with a strong European presence.
Headquarters: Castelo Branco, Portugal
Founded: 2019
Tech focus: Quantum chemistry + AI for molecular fingerprinting and toxicity prediction
Applications: Drug discovery, formulations, agrochemicals, cosmetics, materials, environmental monitoring
Notable person: Pedro Eduardo Marques Lopes (Founder, CSO)
Cheminformatics, computational toxicology, molecular property prediction
2019
DeepTech
Seed round listed on Dec 30, 2020