# Top 50 Synthetic Biology Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded synthetic biology startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $2.2B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/synthetic-biology-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Strand Therapeutics** Strand Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company applying synthetic biology to RNA therapeutics to develop single dose mRNA treatments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strand-therapeutics) Strand Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company applying synthetic biology to RNA therapeutics to develop single dose mRNA treatments. *Founded* 2017 Cambridge, United States **$267M** last round Mar 2026
- 2 [**bit.bio** bit.bio is a synthetic biology and cell programming company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bit-bio) bit.bio is a synthetic biology and cell programming company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2016 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$264M** last round Nov 2026
- 3 [**LifeMine Therapeutics** LifeMine Therapeutics combines genomics with AI and synthetic biology to discover and develop a pipeline of novel medicines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lifemine-therapeutics) LifeMine Therapeutics combines genomics with AI and synthetic biology to discover and develop a pipeline of novel medicines. *Founded* 2016 Cambridge, United States **$230M** last round Mar 2022
- 4 [**Asimov** Asimov is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/asimov) Asimov is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Boston, United States **$180M** last round Mar 2026
- 5 [**Senti Biosciences** Senti Biosciences is a biotechnology company that focuses on synthetic biology and gene circuit engineering for therapeutic applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/senti-biosciences) Senti Biosciences is a biotechnology company that focuses on synthetic biology and gene circuit engineering for therapeutic applications. *Founded* 2016 South San Francisco, United States **$169M** last round May 2026
- 6 [**Absci** Absci is the drug & target discovery company harnessing deep learning AI & synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins](https://millionrounds.com/company/absci) Absci is the drug & target discovery company harnessing deep learning AI & synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins *Founded* 2011 Vancouver, United States **$150M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**Solazyme** Solazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solazyme) Solazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries. *Founded* 2003 South San Francisco, United States **$146M** last round Aug 2010
- 8 [**GRO Biosciences** GRO Biosciences, also known as GRObio, is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gro-biosciences) GRO Biosciences, also known as GRObio, is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Cambridge, United States **$87M** last round Jul 2024
- 9 [**Synthorx** Synthorx is a biotechnology company using synthetic biology to synthesize solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synthorx) Synthorx is a biotechnology company using synthetic biology to synthesize solutions. *Founded* 2004 La Jolla, United States **$79M** last round Apr 2018
- 10 [**Epoch Biodesign** Epoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epoch-biodesign) Epoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Mar 2026
- 11 [**Bluepha** Bluepha is a leading synthetic biology company in China, founded in 2016 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluepha) Bluepha is a leading synthetic biology company in China, founded in 2016 by Dr. *Founded* 2016 China **$59M** last round Feb 2023
- 12 [**Think Bioscience** Think Bioscience is a synthetic biology company located in Boulder, Colorado.](https://millionrounds.com/company/think-bioscience) Think Bioscience is a synthetic biology company located in Boulder, Colorado. *Founded* - Boulder, United States **$55M** last round Jan 2026
- 13 [**Empress Therapeutics** Empress Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on small-molecule drug discovery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/empress-therapeutics) Empress Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on small-molecule drug discovery. *Founded* 2022 Watertown, United States **$50M** last round Jun 2023
- 14 [**Watchmaker Genomics** Watchmaker Genomics is a biotechnology company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/watchmaker-genomics) Watchmaker Genomics is a biotechnology company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Boulder, United States **$40M** last round Jun 2022
- 15 [**Elegen** Elegen is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and located in San Carlos/Menlo Park, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elegen) Elegen is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and located in San Carlos/Menlo Park, California. *Founded* 2017 San Carlos, United States **$35M** last round May 2024
- 16 [**Sample6** Sample6 is a synthetic, biology-based bacteria diagnostic system that is capable of enrichment-free detection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sample6) Sample6 is a synthetic, biology-based bacteria diagnostic system that is capable of enrichment-free detection. *Founded* 2009 United States **$27M** last round Aug 2016
- 17 [**NanoSyrinx** NanoSyrinx is a UK-based synthetic biology company focused on developing a novel drug delivery platform called Nanosyringes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanosyrinx) NanoSyrinx is a UK-based synthetic biology company focused on developing a novel drug delivery platform called Nanosyringes. *Founded* 2019 Warwick, United Kingdom **$26M** last round Sept 2026
- 18 [**Better Dairy** Better Dairy is a London-based food technology company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/better-dairy) Better Dairy is a London-based food technology company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Feb 2022
- 19 [**RoosterBio** RoosterBio is a biotechnology company, offers synthetic biology and regenerative medicine.](https://millionrounds.com/company/roosterbio) RoosterBio is a biotechnology company, offers synthetic biology and regenerative medicine. *Founded* 2012 Frederick, United States **$22M** last round Sept 2019
- 20 [**Enokiko** Enokiko is a provider of synthetic biology platforms oriented to the study, & manufacturing of environmentally friendly biological products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enokiko) Enokiko is a provider of synthetic biology platforms oriented to the study, & manufacturing of environmentally friendly biological products. *Founded* 2022 Pudong **$21M** last round Mar 2025
- 21 [**Neoplants** Neoplants is a synthetic biology company based in Paris, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neoplants) Neoplants is a synthetic biology company based in Paris, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$20M** last round Oct 2022
- 22 [**Logomix** Logomix is a Japanese synthetic biology and genome engineering company founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo.](https://millionrounds.com/company/logomix) Logomix is a Japanese synthetic biology and genome engineering company founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo. *Founded* 2019 San Carlos, Japan **$19M** last round Jul 2025
- 23 [**A-Alpha Bio** A-Alpha Bio uses synthetic biology and machine learning to measure, discover, predict, and engineer protein-protein interactions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/a-alpha-bio) A-Alpha Bio uses synthetic biology and machine learning to measure, discover, predict, and engineer protein-protein interactions. *Founded* 2017 Seattle, United States **$17M** last round May 2024
- 24 [**SyntaxBio** Syntax Bio is a Chicago-based synthetic biology and biotechnology company that specializes in programming stem cells to enhance the development and manufacturin](https://millionrounds.com/company/syntax-bio) Syntax Bio is a Chicago-based synthetic biology and biotechnology company that specializes in programming stem cells to enhance the development and manufacturin *Founded* 2021 Chicago, United States **$15M** last round Jul 2026
- 25 [**Genome Compiler** Genome Compiler is a computer aided design and collaboration platforms for the synthetic biology industry](https://millionrounds.com/company/genome-compiler) Genome Compiler is a computer aided design and collaboration platforms for the synthetic biology industry *Founded* 2011 Los Altos, United States **$12M** last round Jun 2015
- 26 [**Tierra Biosciences** Tierra Biosciences is a synthetic biology company based in San Leandro, California, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tierra-biosciences) Tierra Biosciences is a synthetic biology company based in San Leandro, California, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 San Leandro, United States **$11M** last round Mar 2024
- 27 [**Switchback Systems** Switchback Systems is a synthetic biology startup based in Santa Cruz, California, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/switchback-systems) Switchback Systems is a synthetic biology startup based in Santa Cruz, California, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Daly City, United States **$11M** last round Aug 2024
- 28 [**Breaking** Breaking is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company focused on addressing plastic pollution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/breaking) Breaking is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company focused on addressing plastic pollution. *Founded* 2024 Boston, United States **$11M** last round Apr 2024
- 29 [**iMicrobes** iMicrobes, officially known as Industrial Microbes, Inc., is a synthetic biology company based in Alameda, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/imicrobes) iMicrobes, officially known as Industrial Microbes, Inc., is a synthetic biology company based in Alameda, California. *Founded* 2014 Alameda, United States **$10M** last round Nov 2024
- 30 [**Camena Bioscience** Camena Bioscience is a synthetic biology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/camena-bioscience) Camena Bioscience is a synthetic biology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Chester, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Jul 2023
- 31 [**Caravel Bio** Caravel Bio is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/caravel-bio) Caravel Bio is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Portland, United States **$9.0M** last round Oct 2026
- 32 [**Aurealis Therapeutics** Aurealis Therapeutics is a clinical-stage Swiss-Finnish synthetic biology company focused on developing curative multi-target cell and gene therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aurealis-therapeutics) Aurealis Therapeutics is a clinical-stage Swiss-Finnish synthetic biology company focused on developing curative multi-target cell and gene therapies. *Founded* 2015 Kuopio, Finland **$9.0M** last round Nov 2024
- 33 [**RootPath** RootPath is a synthetic biology company dedicated to reducing the cost of gene synthesis and enhancing gene function interrogation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rootpath) RootPath is a synthetic biology company dedicated to reducing the cost of gene synthesis and enhancing gene function interrogation. *Founded* 2017 Framingham, United States **$8.4M** last round Apr 2025
- 34 [**EnginZyme** EnginZyme is a biotechnology company based in Solna, Stockholm, founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enginzyme) EnginZyme is a biotechnology company based in Solna, Stockholm, founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 Gothenburg, Sweden **$7.6M** last round Sept 2026
- 35 [**CB Therapeutics** CB Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cb-therapeutics) CB Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 Carlsbad, United States **$7.5M** last round Oct 2022
- 36 [**Amyris** Amyris is a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that partners with companies across industries to create, scale-up, and manufacture sustainable, mar](https://millionrounds.com/company/amyris) Amyris is a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that partners with companies across industries to create, scale-up, and manufacture sustainable, mar *Founded* 2003 Emeryville, United States **$7.0M** last round Oct 2011
- 37 [**Cemvita** Cemvita uses synthetic biology to develop solutions inspired by nature, aiming to facilitate the transition towards sustainable energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cemvita) Cemvita uses synthetic biology to develop solutions inspired by nature, aiming to facilitate the transition towards sustainable energy. *Founded* 2017 Houston, United States **$6.5M** last round Feb 2024
- 38 [**Peptobiotics** Peptobiotics is a Singapore-based synthetic biology and agritech company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peptobiotics) Peptobiotics is a Singapore-based synthetic biology and agritech company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Singapore, Singapore **$6.2M** last round Apr 2024
- 39 [**Octarine Bio** Octarine Bio is a Danish biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen.](https://millionrounds.com/company/octarine-bio) Octarine Bio is a Danish biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen. *Founded* 2018 Copenhagen, Denmark **$5.9M** last round Jan 2026
- 40 [**Cleancard** We are combining synthetic biology and artificial intelligence to make cancer screening as easy as a pregnancy test.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cleancard) We are combining synthetic biology and artificial intelligence to make cancer screening as easy as a pregnancy test. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$5.3M** last round Sept 2023
- 41 [**Caladan Bio** Caladan Bio is a biotechnology startup based in Brooklyn, founded in 2023 by Michael Kobida and Rob Jauquet.](https://millionrounds.com/company/caladan-bio) Caladan Bio is a biotechnology startup based in Brooklyn, founded in 2023 by Michael Kobida and Rob Jauquet. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$5.1M** last round Feb 2024
- 42 [**Fieldstone Bio** Fieldstone Bio is a biotechnology startup founded in 2023 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fieldstone-bio) Fieldstone Bio is a biotechnology startup founded in 2023 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts. *Founded* 2023 Woburn, United States **$5.0M** last round May 2025
- 43 [**GigaCrop** GigaCrop is a biotechnology research company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2020 by Chris Eiben, PhD.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gigacrop) GigaCrop is a biotechnology research company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2020 by Chris Eiben, PhD. *Founded* 2020 Berkeley, United States **$4.5M** last round Mar 2025
- 44 [**Pearl Bio** Pearl Bio is a synthetic biology company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pearl-bio) Pearl Bio is a synthetic biology company. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$4.1M** last round Oct 2021
- 45 [**Yali Bio** Yali Bio, also known as Yali Biosciences Inc., is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yali-bio) Yali Bio, also known as Yali Biosciences Inc., is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 South San Francisco, United States **$3.9M** last round Feb 2022
- 46 [**Phenotypeca** Phenotypeca Ltd is a UK-based synthetic biology company founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phenotypeca) Phenotypeca Ltd is a UK-based synthetic biology company founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Nottingham, United Kingdom **$3.7M** last round Aug 2025
- 47 [**En Carta Diagnostics** En Carta Diagnostics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/en-carta-diagnostics) En Carta Diagnostics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$3.4M** last round Jul 2026
- 48 [**HotHouse Therapeutics** HotHouse Therapeutics is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Norwich, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hothouse-therapeutics) HotHouse Therapeutics is a biotechnology and synthetic biology company based in Norwich, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2020 Cringleford, United Kingdom **$2.5M** last round Sept 2024
- 49 [**BioLinker** BioLinker is a Brazilian biotechnology and synthetic biology startup founded in 2018 by scientists from the University of São Paulo.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biolinker) BioLinker is a Brazilian biotechnology and synthetic biology startup founded in 2018 by scientists from the University of São Paulo. *Founded* 2018 Sao Paulo, Brazil **$1.7M** last round Oct 2026
- 50 [**Gadusol Laboratories** Gadusol Laboratories produces natural sun protection compounds for sunscreens and skin care products using synthetic biology technology](https://millionrounds.com/company/gadusol-laboratories) Gadusol Laboratories produces natural sun protection compounds for sunscreens and skin care products using synthetic biology technology *Founded* 2017 Corvallis **$1.6M** last round Jul 2020

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**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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