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Patina

Patina uses machine learning and molecular design to create new scent molecules for fragrance houses and brands.

patina.global · New York

CALL NO.CS·PATINA·26
StageSeedMay 2026 · led by Betaworks[1][2][3][4][7]
Raised$2Mdisclosed rounds[1][2][3][4][7]
Headcountnot publicly disclosedno source in ledger
Valuationnot publicly disclosedno source in ledger
Founded2025[1][7]
Money

Raised $2M across disclosed rounds.[1][2][3][4][7]

Seed closed May 2026, led by Betaworks.[1][2][3][4][7]

post-money valuation is not publicly disclosed.

Named investors include Betaworks, True Ventures.[1][2][3][4][7]

People

Sean Raspet, Co-founder[1][6][7]

Laura Sisson, Co-founder[1][6][7]

Signals
Jun 30 2026newsPatina Is Building an AI 'Scent Code' to Turn Fragrance Into a Programmable Molecular System[5]
May 29 2026fundingFragrance Tech Company Patina Raises $2 Million[3]
May 21 2026fundingThis young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn't changed in almost half a century[1]
May 21 2026fundingPatina's $2M Seed Round Signals Industrial Shift in Molecular Fragrance Design[2][4][7]
Comps

Osmo · osmo.ai · Direct competitor in AI-driven scent digitization and molecular mapping; both target the same fragrance molecule discovery workflow and buyer base.[1][2][4]

Givaudan · givaudan.com · Legacy incumbent that Patina's synthetic ingredient model competes against for fragrance molecule supply; Givaudan works on roughly 2,000 molecules per year.[1][4]

Symrise · symrise.com · Named alongside Givaudan as one of the two largest flavor and fragrance incumbents that Patina's model challenges.[1]

Debut · debutbiotech.com · Named in the same market map as a biotech alternative developing fragrance ingredients through a different production method.[2]

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Patina

CALL NO.CS·PATINA·26

Patina uses machine learning and molecular design to create new scent molecules for fragrance houses and brands.

patina.global · New York

StageSeed
Raised$2M
Headcountnot publicly disclosed
Valuationnot publicly disclosed
Founded2025
CompsOsmo +3