Bindwell
10/10Early stage (seed-level financing reported)$6M (round reported in the article)
Description
A startup that applies AI drug-discovery techniques to design new pesticide molecules.
Why in News
Raised $6M to reinvent pesticides using AI-driven molecule discovery; the round and company attracted notable backers including Paul Graham (reported to have joined) and investors referenced in the article.
Founders
Teen founders (names not specified in the article excerpt)
Published
January 20, 2026
Analysis
Summary explicitly states the company (Bindwell) uses AI drug-discovery techniques to invent pesticide molecules — clearly an AI startup.