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Synthetic biology startup developing computational tools and platforms for genetic designers, enabling programming of living cells like circuits.
Asimov is a Boston-based biotechnology company that develops computational tools and platforms for synthetic biology, enabling genetic designers to program living cells using software automation. The organization integrates laboratory-based synthetic biology with advanced design automation to construct complex biological systems, offering specialized bio-programming toolkits and design services to customers across the biotechnology sector. Operating at the intersection of software engineering and genetic engineering, the firm partners with researchers and commercial enterprises to accelerate the development of novel biological technologies. To support its operations, the enterprise has raised $4.7 million in seed funding from prominent backers including Andreessen Horowitz and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Additionally, the company acquired the MIT-Broad Foundry to further enhance its internal research and development capabilities. Asimov was founded in 2017 by Alec Nielsen, Chris Voigt, Doug Densmore, and Raja Srinivas.
Asimov has raised $185.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Asimov has raised $185.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Asimov has raised $185.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Asimov's investors include 7percent Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Blockchain.com Ventures, Deerfield Management, Faction VC, Galaxy Interactive, NGC Ventures, Oyster Ventures, Pillar VC, Sunset Ventures, VZVC.
Asimov has raised $185.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $180.0M Series B in January 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2023 | $180M Series B | — | 7percent Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Blockchain.com Ventures, Deerfield Management, Faction VC, Galaxy Interactive, NGC Ventures, Oyster Ventures, Pillar VC, Sunset Ventures, Vzvc, George Godula, Julian Shapiro, Kevin Colas, Sahin Boydas | Announced |
| Dec 1, 2017 | $5M Seed | Vijay Pande, PHD | 7percent Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Blockchain.com Ventures, Faction VC, Galaxy Interactive, NGC Ventures, Oyster Ventures, Pillar VC, Sunset Ventures, Vzvc, George Godula, Julian Shapiro, Kevin Colas, Sahin Boydas | Announced |