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Shirley Zhong

Shirley Zhong is a co-founder of Xatoms, an energy and climate AI company based in Toronto. Shirley Zhong co-founded Xatoms with Diana Virgovicova and Kerem Topalismailoglu. Xatoms raised a C$3M pre-seed round in June 2025 led by Quantacet.

Co-founder of Xatoms.

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Xatoms

AI and quantum chemistry discovery of photocatalysts for water purification.

Role
Co-founder
HQ
Toronto, ON
Founded
2023
Status
Active
Disclosed raised
C$3M
Latest round
Pre-seed, Jun 2025
Website
xatoms.com

Co-founders: Diana Virgovicova, Kerem Topalismailoglu

Investors: Quantacet, BDC Thrive Venture Fund

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Data as of November 10, 2026.

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