Fabien Koutchekian is Co-Founder and CEO of Genomines, a plant-based mining biotech company pioneering sustainable metal extraction through genetically enhanced hyperaccumulator plants. He is a mining engineer with expertise in resource extraction and purification.

Fabien studied at Sciences Po Paris and Audencia, and worked as a strategy consultant at OC&C Strategy Consultants for two years. He was a second-time entrepreneur and Entrepreneur in Residence at Entrepreneur First, where he met co-founder Dr. Dali Rashid in 2021.

Fabien previously co-founded NanoNap and is an angel investor in climate tech companies like Magrathea Metals. He has authored a book and speaks on deep tech and mining innovation globally.

Genomines raised $45M in Series A funding in September 2025, bringing total capital to $62M including non-dilutive funding from BPI France. The company partners with Hyundai Motor Group, Jaguar Land Rover, and major battery manufacturers.

Genomines aims to produce 150,000 tonnes of bio-nickel annually by 2030, enough to supply batteries for 3 million electric vehicles. The company's technology can produce nickel at 40% lower cost than traditional mining while avoiding 15 tons of CO2 per ton of metal.