
Matrubials Inc. is a biotechnology company developing novel antibacterial therapeutics inspired by milk to address non-selectivity and emerging antimicrobial resistance. Their business model focuses on creating safe, efficacious, and selective antimicrobial peptides derived from mammalian milk to reduce healthcare and economic burdens caused by bacterial infections and related complications. The company leverages AI-enabled technology to identify and validate bioactive molecules targeting diverse therapeutic indications across all ages and genders. Their initial product focus is on topical therapeutics for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), a condition affecting nearly a third of women of reproductive age, which leads to recurrent infections and serious reproductive health complications. Matrubials is a spin-off from the Foods For Health Institute at UC Davis, with a founding team of experienced scientists. The company is headquartered in Davis, California, and aims to lead in the women's health market with innovative, milk-inspired antimicrobial solutions.

Matrubials Inc. is a biotechnology company developing novel antibacterial therapeutics inspired by milk to address non-selectivity and emerging antimicrobial resistance. Their business model focuses on creating safe, efficacious, and selective antimicrobial peptides derived from mammalian milk to reduce healthcare and economic burdens caused by bacterial infections and related complications. The company leverages AI-enabled technology to identify and validate bioactive molecules targeting diverse therapeutic indications across all ages and genders. Their initial product focus is on topical therapeutics for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), a condition affecting nearly a third of women of reproductive age, which leads to recurrent infections and serious reproductive health complications. Matrubials is a spin-off from the Foods For Health Institute at UC Davis, with a founding team of experienced scientists. The company is headquartered in Davis, California, and aims to lead in the women's health market with innovative, milk-inspired antimicrobial solutions.
Location: Davis, California
Founded: 2018
Sector: Biotechnology — milk-derived antimicrobial therapeutics
YC: Y Combinator Summer 2021 participant
Latest funding event: Grant announced May 19, 2023
Antibacterial therapeutics; reducing recurrence and complications of bacterial infections (notably bacterial vaginosis) while preserving microbiome health.
2018
Biotechnology
Latest reported funding event listed as a grant.
“Backed by startup investors including Y Combinator and several regional/industry investors”