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bit.bio

bit.bio is a synthetic biology and cell programming company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Funding reportedLast round: Series C

ResearchCambridge, United Kingdom

About bit.bio

bit.bio is a synthetic biology and cell programming company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Founded in 2016 by Dr. Mark Kotter, the company focuses on manufacturing human cells with high consistency and purity at an industrial scale. bit.bio aims to address the challenges in cell therapies and research by providing a reliable source of human cells, leveraging its proprietary opti-oxTM technology for precise cell programming. The company offers a range of services, including custom cell programming, large-scale cell manufacturing, and disease modeling support. Its product line, branded as ioCellsTM, features various pre-programmed human cells, such as neurons, immune cells, and muscle cells, designed for research and drug discovery. bit.bio serves a diverse clientele, including pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and firms involved in toxicology and regenerative medicine, positioning itself as a leader in the field of cell manufacturing.

What company datasets say bit.bio raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all225Min the source's currency
Rounds3
Last roundSeries C
Last round size50M
Last round dateJan 2026

Funding filed with regulators

bit.bio filed 3 raises, $159M in all. Filings say how much was sold and to how many investors; they never name the investors.

  1. Apr 2026$19MUK share allotment
  2. Dec 2021$37MUK share allotment
  3. Sept 2021$103MUK share allotment

Founders and team

From bit.bio's own website: 1 founder, 11 on the team.

Mark KotterFounder bit.bio
  • Emma PepperellCEO
  • Sejla Salic-HainzlCTO
  • Adam RoweHead of Operations & Compliance
  • Connie O'DonnellHead of Sales & Marketing
  • Kai Ling GanHead of Legal
  • Niv PandeHead of Business Optimisation
  • Sam JonesHead of Finance
  • Vicki BellHead of People & Culture
  • Cornel ChiriacBoard Member
  • Lord David PriorBoard Member
  • Milky WayBoard Member

AdvisersAltos LabsAnil DhawanKaty RezvaniLoïc VincentMarius Wernig

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

health carehuman cell manufacturingsystematic experimentationclinical translation of cellsdeterministic programmingbiotechnology researchtherapeutic candidatesipsc-derived cellsdistributionmanufacturingimmunocytochemistrycell therapygenetic screeningtoxicology studiesscalable cell manufacturingpharmaceutical drug discovery

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Sector
Research
Industry code
NAICS 541714, 325414, SIC 8731
Region
England
Revenue
9M a year, as listed

Research in United Kingdom

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