Rubi

We turn carbon emissions into sustainable cellulosic textiles for the fashion industry.

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ALT TEXShared: neutral textile, fashion industry, carbon neutralYC S22TorontoStartup →Other

CarbonChainShared: carbon emission, supply chain, industryYC S20LondonStartup →Other

InflowShared: fashion brand, supply chain, sustainable500 Global 2023SingaporeStartup →Other

CarbonfactShared: fashion industry, carbon, apparelYC S21ParisStartup →Other

WinCLShared: carbon neutral, carbon emission500 Global 2024South KoreaStartup →

Companies closest to Rubi
Company	Category	Status	Program
ALT TEXShared: neutral textile, fashion industry, carbon neutralYC S22ActiveOther	Other	Active	YCS22
CarbonChainShared: carbon emission, supply chain, industryYC S20ActiveOther	Other	Active	YCS20
InflowShared: fashion brand, supply chain, sustainable500 Global 2023 +1Not statedOther	Other	Not stated	500 Global +12023
CarbonfactShared: fashion industry, carbon, apparelYC S21ActiveOther	Other	Active	YCS21
WinCLShared: carbon neutral, carbon emission500 Global 2024Not statedOther	Other	Not stated	500 Global2024

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OtherInactive

CanopiShared: carbon emissionYC S21San FranciscoStartup →Other

Carbon To StoneShared: turn carbon, sustainability goal, industryPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →AIInactive

AI.FashionShared: fashion industry, brandYC S20Los AngelesStartup →Other

TG3D StudioShared: fashion industry, technology500 Global 2022TaiwanStartup →Other

Hetrom Technologies Inc.Shared: carbon emission, material packaging, industryPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →

Companies next to Rubi
Company	Category	Status	Program
CanopiShared: carbon emissionYC S21InactiveOther	Other	Inactive	YCS21
Carbon To StoneShared: turn carbon, sustainability goal, industryPlug and Play Not statedOther	Other	Not stated	Plug and Play
AI.FashionShared: fashion industry, brandYC S20InactiveAI	AI	Inactive	YCS20
TG3D StudioShared: fashion industry, technology500 Global 2022Not statedOther	Other	Not stated	500 Global2022
Hetrom Technologies Inc.Shared: carbon emission, material packaging, industryPlug and Play Not statedOther	Other	Not stated	Plug and Play

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SecuraAIA Princeton-based startup helping highly regulated industries, such as healthcare, safely deploy AI by automating AI security and governance.2 programsNot statedAI	AI	Not stated
Mango MedicalFoundation models for planning orthopedic surgeryteam of 32 programsActiveAI	AI	Active
HypercubicAgentic AI for Mainframe Operations and Modernizationteam of 3on 3 Glyph sourcesActiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Active
IndustrialMind.aiThe AI manufacturing engineer that turns drawings into production-ready decisions - 10x faster, proven at Siemens and Fortune 500 factories2 programsNot statedAI	AI	Not stated
XatomsXatoms utilizes AI and quantum chemistry to accurately predict 3D models of photocatalytic structures, aiding in cleaning polluted waters across the globe.2 programsNot statedAI	AI	Not stated
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Programs

Programs Rubi went through
Program	Cohort	Source
Plug and Play	Not stated	Plug and Play Page

About Rubi

Rubi Laboratories is a pioneering company in the Brand & Retail, New Materials & Packaging, Supply Chain, and Sustainability industries. Specializing in transforming carbon emissions into sustainable cellulosic textiles for the fashion industry, Rubi addresses critical sustainability goals in apparel supply chains. With a patent-pending technology that sequesters carbon and produces carbon-neutral textiles, Rubi offers a scalable solution for fashion brands seeking environmentally friendly alternatives. Their textiles, which mitigate and sequester approximately 10 tons of CO2 per ton of textile, present a significant opportunity for reducing carbon emissions in the industry. Rubi's products, with properties that mimic cotton, linen, silk, and wool, meet the needs of stakeholders across the fashion value chain. With a dedicated team of experts and a strong advisory board, Rubi is poised to revolutionize the fashion industry with their innovative and sustainable approach.

Category: Other
Location: United States
Checked: 13h ago

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Joined a programOct 5, 2026

Joined Plug and Play.

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