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Synthetic biology startups worldwide

71 synthetic biology startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.2B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$2.2Braised by these 50
71on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Strand Therapeuticsraised the most
  1. 1Strand TherapeuticsStrand Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company applying synthetic biology to RNA therapeutics to develop single dose mRNA treatments.

    Strand Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company applying synthetic biology to RNA therapeutics to develop single dose mRNA treatments.

    Founded 2017Cambridge, United States$267Mlast round Mar 2026
  2. 2bit.biobit.bio is a synthetic biology and cell programming company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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

    Founded 2016Cambridge, United Kingdom$264Mlast round Nov 2026
  3. 3LifeMine TherapeuticsLifeMine Therapeutics combines genomics with AI and synthetic biology to discover and develop a pipeline of novel medicines.

    LifeMine Therapeutics combines genomics with AI and synthetic biology to discover and develop a pipeline of novel medicines.

    Founded 2016Cambridge, United States$230Mlast round Mar 2022
  4. 4AsimovAsimov is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2017.

    Asimov is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017Boston, United States$180Mlast round Mar 2026
  5. 5Senti BiosciencesSenti Biosciences is a biotechnology company that focuses on synthetic biology and gene circuit engineering for therapeutic applications.

    Senti Biosciences is a biotechnology company that focuses on synthetic biology and gene circuit engineering for therapeutic applications.

    Founded 2016South San Francisco, United States$169Mlast round May 2026
  6. 6AbsciAbsci is the drug & target discovery company harnessing deep learning AI & synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins

    Absci is the drug & target discovery company harnessing deep learning AI & synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins

    Founded 2011Vancouver, United States$150Mlast round Jun 2026
  7. 7SolazymeSolazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries.

    Solazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries.

    Founded 2003South San Francisco, United States$146Mlast round Aug 2010
  8. 8GRO BiosciencesGRO Biosciences, also known as GRObio, is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016.

    GRO Biosciences, also known as GRObio, is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016Cambridge, United States$87Mlast round Jul 2024
  9. 9SynthorxSynthorx is a biotechnology company using synthetic biology to synthesize solutions.

    Synthorx is a biotechnology company using synthetic biology to synthesize solutions.

    Founded 2004La Jolla, United States$79Mlast round Apr 2018
  10. 10Epoch BiodesignEpoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019.

    Epoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Mar 2026
  11. 11BluephaBluepha is a leading synthetic biology company in China, founded in 2016 by Dr.

    Bluepha is a leading synthetic biology company in China, founded in 2016 by Dr.

    Founded 2016China$59Mlast round Feb 2023
  12. 12Think BioscienceThink Bioscience is a synthetic biology company located in Boulder, Colorado.

    Think Bioscience is a synthetic biology company located in Boulder, Colorado.

    Founded -Boulder, United States$55Mlast round Jan 2026
  13. 13Empress TherapeuticsEmpress Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on small-molecule drug discovery.

    Empress Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on small-molecule drug discovery.

    Founded 2022Watertown, United States$50Mlast round Jun 2023
  14. 14Watchmaker GenomicsWatchmaker Genomics is a biotechnology company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2019.

    Watchmaker Genomics is a biotechnology company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Boulder, United States$40Mlast round Jun 2022
  15. 15ElegenElegen is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and located in San Carlos/Menlo Park, California.

    Elegen is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and located in San Carlos/Menlo Park, California.

    Founded 2017San Carlos, United States$35Mlast round May 2024
  16. 16Sample6Sample6 is a synthetic, biology-based bacteria diagnostic system that is capable of enrichment-free detection.

    Sample6 is a synthetic, biology-based bacteria diagnostic system that is capable of enrichment-free detection.

    Founded 2009United States$27Mlast round Aug 2016
  17. 17NanoSyrinxNanoSyrinx is a UK-based synthetic biology company focused on developing a novel drug delivery platform called Nanosyringes.

    NanoSyrinx is a UK-based synthetic biology company focused on developing a novel drug delivery platform called Nanosyringes.

    Founded 2019Warwick, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Sept 2026
  18. 18Better DairyBetter Dairy is a London-based food technology company founded in 2020.

    Better Dairy is a London-based food technology company founded in 2020.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Feb 2022
  19. 19RoosterBioRoosterBio is a biotechnology company, offers synthetic biology and regenerative medicine.

    RoosterBio is a biotechnology company, offers synthetic biology and regenerative medicine.

    Founded 2012Frederick, United States$22Mlast round Sept 2019
  20. 20EnokikoEnokiko is a provider of synthetic biology platforms oriented to the study, & manufacturing of environmentally friendly biological products.

    Enokiko is a provider of synthetic biology platforms oriented to the study, & manufacturing of environmentally friendly biological products.

    Founded 2022Pudong$21Mlast round Mar 2025
  21. 21NeoplantsNeoplants is a synthetic biology company based in Paris, founded in 2018.

    Neoplants is a synthetic biology company based in Paris, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Paris, France$20Mlast round Oct 2022
  22. 22LogomixLogomix is a Japanese synthetic biology and genome engineering company founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo.

    Logomix is a Japanese synthetic biology and genome engineering company founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo.

    Founded 2019San Carlos, Japan$19Mlast round Jul 2025
  23. 23A-Alpha BioA-Alpha Bio uses synthetic biology and machine learning to measure, discover, predict, and engineer protein-protein interactions.

    A-Alpha Bio uses synthetic biology and machine learning to measure, discover, predict, and engineer protein-protein interactions.

    Founded 2017Seattle, United States$17Mlast round May 2024
  24. 24SyntaxBioSyntax Bio is a Chicago-based synthetic biology and biotechnology company that specializes in programming stem cells to enhance the development and manufacturin

    Syntax Bio is a Chicago-based synthetic biology and biotechnology company that specializes in programming stem cells to enhance the development and manufacturin

    Founded 2021Chicago, United States$15Mlast round Jul 2026
  25. 25Genome CompilerGenome Compiler is a computer aided design and collaboration platforms for the synthetic biology industry

    Genome Compiler is a computer aided design and collaboration platforms for the synthetic biology industry

    Founded 2011Los Altos, United States$12Mlast round Jun 2015
  26. 26Tierra BiosciencesTierra Biosciences is a synthetic biology company based in San Leandro, California, founded in 2015.

    Tierra Biosciences is a synthetic biology company based in San Leandro, California, founded in 2015.

    Founded 2015San Leandro, United States$11Mlast round Mar 2024
  27. 27Switchback SystemsSwitchback Systems is a synthetic biology startup based in Santa Cruz, California, founded in 2019.

    Switchback Systems is a synthetic biology startup based in Santa Cruz, California, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Daly City, United States$11Mlast round Aug 2024
  28. 28BreakingBreaking is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company focused on addressing plastic pollution.

    Breaking is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company focused on addressing plastic pollution.

    Founded 2024Boston, United States$11Mlast round Apr 2024
  29. 29iMicrobesiMicrobes, officially known as Industrial Microbes, Inc., is a synthetic biology company based in Alameda, California.

    iMicrobes, officially known as Industrial Microbes, Inc., is a synthetic biology company based in Alameda, California.

    Founded 2014Alameda, United States$10Mlast round Nov 2024
  30. 30Camena BioscienceCamena Bioscience is a synthetic biology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2016.

    Camena Bioscience is a synthetic biology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016Chester, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Jul 2023
  31. 31Caravel BioCaravel Bio is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2022.

    Caravel Bio is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022Portland, United States$9.0Mlast round Oct 2026
  32. 32Aurealis TherapeuticsAurealis Therapeutics is a clinical-stage Swiss-Finnish synthetic biology company focused on developing curative multi-target cell and gene therapies.

    Aurealis Therapeutics is a clinical-stage Swiss-Finnish synthetic biology company focused on developing curative multi-target cell and gene therapies.

    Founded 2015Kuopio, Finland$9.0Mlast round Nov 2024
  33. 33RootPathRootPath is a synthetic biology company dedicated to reducing the cost of gene synthesis and enhancing gene function interrogation.

    RootPath is a synthetic biology company dedicated to reducing the cost of gene synthesis and enhancing gene function interrogation.

    Founded 2017Framingham, United States$8.4Mlast round Apr 2025
  34. 34EnginZymeEnginZyme is a biotechnology company based in Solna, Stockholm, founded in 2014.

    EnginZyme is a biotechnology company based in Solna, Stockholm, founded in 2014.

    Founded 2014Gothenburg, Sweden$7.6Mlast round Sept 2026
  35. 35CB TherapeuticsCB Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, founded in 2015.

    CB Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, founded in 2015.

    Founded 2015Carlsbad, United States$7.5Mlast round Oct 2022
  36. 36AmyrisAmyris is a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that partners with companies across industries to create, scale-up, and manufacture sustainable, mar

    Amyris is a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that partners with companies across industries to create, scale-up, and manufacture sustainable, mar

    Founded 2003Emeryville, United States$7.0Mlast round Oct 2011
  37. 37CemvitaCemvita uses synthetic biology to develop solutions inspired by nature, aiming to facilitate the transition towards sustainable energy.

    Cemvita uses synthetic biology to develop solutions inspired by nature, aiming to facilitate the transition towards sustainable energy.

    Founded 2017Houston, United States$6.5Mlast round Feb 2024
  38. 38PeptobioticsPeptobiotics is a Singapore-based synthetic biology and agritech company founded in 2020.

    Peptobiotics is a Singapore-based synthetic biology and agritech company founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Singapore, Singapore$6.2Mlast round Apr 2024
  39. 39Octarine BioOctarine Bio is a Danish biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen.

    Octarine Bio is a Danish biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen.

    Founded 2018Copenhagen, Denmark$5.9Mlast round Jan 2026
  40. 40CleancardWe are combining synthetic biology and artificial intelligence to make cancer screening as easy as a pregnancy test.

    We are combining synthetic biology and artificial intelligence to make cancer screening as easy as a pregnancy test.

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$5.3Mlast round Sept 2023
  41. 41Caladan BioCaladan Bio is a biotechnology startup based in Brooklyn, founded in 2023 by Michael Kobida and Rob Jauquet.

    Caladan Bio is a biotechnology startup based in Brooklyn, founded in 2023 by Michael Kobida and Rob Jauquet.

    Founded 2023New York, United States$5.1Mlast round Feb 2024
  42. 42Fieldstone BioFieldstone Bio is a biotechnology startup founded in 2023 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

    Fieldstone Bio is a biotechnology startup founded in 2023 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

    Founded 2023Woburn, United States$5.0Mlast round May 2025
  43. 43GigaCropGigaCrop is a biotechnology research company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2020 by Chris Eiben, PhD.

    GigaCrop is a biotechnology research company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2020 by Chris Eiben, PhD.

    Founded 2020Berkeley, United States$4.5Mlast round Mar 2025
  44. 44Pearl BioPearl Bio is a synthetic biology company.

    Pearl Bio is a synthetic biology company.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$4.1Mlast round Oct 2021
  45. 45Yali BioYali Bio, also known as Yali Biosciences Inc., is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2021.

    Yali Bio, also known as Yali Biosciences Inc., is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021South San Francisco, United States$3.9Mlast round Feb 2022
  46. 46PhenotypecaPhenotypeca Ltd is a UK-based synthetic biology company founded in 2018.

    Phenotypeca Ltd is a UK-based synthetic biology company founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Nottingham, United Kingdom$3.7Mlast round Aug 2025
  47. 47En Carta DiagnosticsEn Carta Diagnostics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, founded in 2022.

    En Carta Diagnostics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022Paris, France$3.4Mlast round Jul 2026
  48. 48HotHouse TherapeuticsHotHouse Therapeutics is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Norwich, United Kingdom.

    HotHouse Therapeutics is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Norwich, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2020Cringleford, United Kingdom$2.5Mlast round Sept 2024
  49. 49BioLinkerBioLinker is a Brazilian biotechnology and synthetic biology startup founded in 2018 by scientists from the University of São Paulo.

    BioLinker is a Brazilian biotechnology and synthetic biology startup founded in 2018 by scientists from the University of São Paulo.

    Founded 2018Sao Paulo, Brazil$1.7Mlast round Oct 2026
  50. 50Gadusol LaboratoriesGadusol Laboratories produces natural sun protection compounds for sunscreens and skin care products using synthetic biology technology

    Gadusol Laboratories produces natural sun protection compounds for sunscreens and skin care products using synthetic biology technology

    Founded 2017Corvallis$1.6Mlast round Jul 2020
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