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Twist has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Twist.
Twist has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Twist Bioscience designs, manufactures, and sells synthetic DNA-based products for diverse applications. The company leverages a proprietary silicon-based platform to miniaturize and parallelize the DNA synthesis process, enabling high-throughput and cost-effective production of synthetic genes, oligo pools, and next-generation sequencing tools. Their portfolio supports various research and development needs in fields requiring precise genetic material, including antibody discovery and IVDR solutions.
The company was co-founded in 2013 by Emily Leproust, Bill Banyai, and Bill Peck. Their foundational insight stemmed from the recognition of the inefficiencies and high costs associated with traditional DNA synthesis methods. They envisioned a more scalable and industrialized approach to DNA production, critical for accelerating advancements in biological engineering.
Twist Bioscience serves a broad array of customers, including academic institutions, biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical firms engaged in drug discovery, diagnostics, and industrial biology. The company’s overarching vision is to industrialize biology through innovative DNA synthesis, empowering researchers and developers to engineer life more effectively and drive progress across multiple scientific and medical disciplines.
Key people at Twist.
Twist has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Series A in July 2012.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2012 | $6M Series A | — | Accel, Bling Capital, Craft Ventures, CRV, LAUNCH, Next47, Trinity Ventures, Venture51, Dominic Endicott, DON Hutchison, Matthias Hilpert, Nicolas Berggruen, Steve Chen, Bill LEE, David O. Sacks, Eric Hahn, Jeffrey Skoll, Mike Belshe, Matthew Cowan | Announced |
Twist has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Twist's investors include Accel, Bling Capital, Craft Ventures, CRV, LAUNCH, Next47, Trinity Ventures, Venture51, Dominic Endicott, Don Hutchison, Matthias Hilpert, Nicolas Berggruen.
# Twist Technology: High-Level Overview
Twist Technology is a premier audio-visual and integrated technology consulting firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in designing, installing, and managing complex technology systems for residential, commercial, and worship environments.[1][2] The company serves as a single-source provider for technology integration projects, handling everything from initial concept and design through project management, materials sourcing, and ongoing service.[2] With over 30 years of combined experience and a team that includes former IMAX executives, Twist Technology has completed hundreds of projects nationwide, ranging from luxury residential homes and corporate facilities to IMAX theaters and large-format cinema installations.[1][2]
The company generates approximately $6 million in annual revenue and operates with fewer than 25 employees, positioning itself as a boutique specialist rather than a mass-market integrator.[1][4] Twist Technology's core value proposition centers on deep technical expertise and personalized service—the company emphasizes that it has "more experience than any other technology integrator nationwide" and focuses on understanding client needs rather than overselling unnecessary solutions.[2][3]
Twist Technology was founded by former IMAX executives and technical personnel who brought decades of experience from the large-format cinema and professional audio-visual industries.[1][2] The founding team includes Lynn Claudy, who holds patents for 3D sound localization technologies used in major film productions and served as sound consultant for companies including Walt Disney Studios, Tri-Star Pictures, and Yamaha International. Claudy was the executive in charge of sound technologies for the "Back to the Future" and "Jaws" attractions at Universal Studios and received the Samuel L. Warner Award from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) in 1995 for his contributions to motion pictures.[5]
Victor Ditoro, another founding partner, brings over 15 years of system and interface design expertise, having previously worked on digital audio playback and control systems for IMAX theaters and designed user interfaces for whole-house digital audio products.[5] Joe (surname not fully provided in sources) contributes over 15 years of management, operations, and sales experience, including worldwide product launches and distribution channel development.[5] This combination of cinema technology expertise, software engineering, and commercial operations created a unique foundation for the company's service offerings.
Twist Technology operates at the intersection of several converging trends: the rise of smart home and building automation, the demand for premium custom electronics in luxury residential markets, and the modernization of aging commercial and entertainment venues. The company's GIANT Theatres division specifically addresses the large-format theater modernization market, retrofitting existing cinemas and creating new installations for planetariums and historic theaters.[2]
The broader technology integration market has fragmented into regional players and national chains, but Twist Technology's positioning as a high-expertise boutique firm allows it to capture premium projects where technical depth and personalized service command higher margins than commodity installations. The company's ability to serve both residential and commercial sectors simultaneously—and to leverage cinema expertise for commercial theater projects—creates competitive advantages in a market where most integrators specialize narrowly.
Twist Technology's future trajectory will likely depend on its ability to scale expertise without diluting the personalized service model that differentiates it from larger competitors. The company's modest employee count (<25) suggests intentional focus on high-value projects rather than growth-at-all-costs expansion. As building automation, smart home technology, and integrated security systems become increasingly complex, demand for consultants who can architect holistic solutions—rather than install individual components—should strengthen.
The company's IMAX and cinema heritage positions it well to capitalize on the large-format theater modernization market, while its commercial and residential capabilities allow it to diversify revenue streams. The key question for Twist Technology's evolution is whether it will remain a regional powerhouse with national project reach, or whether it will attempt to build a scalable national platform—a decision that will fundamentally shape its growth and competitive positioning in the coming years.
