Answer Genomics, a hyper-personalized and data-driven health startup, secured a $500K pre-series A round of funding from Inflection Point Ventures. Through strategic hiring campaigns, the funds will be used to grow the pool of talent and promote Sales and marketing.
By sequencing 10,000 genomes over the course of the next 12 months, these investments will also allow Answer Genomics to keep breaking new ground in genomics and ultimately improve people's well-being through personalised health insights. efforts.
Rahul Ranganathan, CEO, Answer Genomics, says, “The advent of AI is changing the landscape of healthcare. We now possess the technology capable of understanding the human body for the masterpiece that it is. Multi-omnic data collected over a course of time forms a picture of current and future health allowing accurate prognosis, early diagnosis, and precision treatment. We believe precision health would reduce the burden on our healthcare infrastructure by allowing for accurate predictions, remote interventions, and faster recoveries.”
In order to compile a database of genetic data, the company is obtaining samples from individuals with their permission. Over five million data points from a tiny quantity of blood are analysed.
Vikram Ramasubramanian, Partner, Inflection Point Ventures, says, “Research and development in healthcare has always been of critical importance, with Genomics being at the cutting edge. Data science lends itself very well to Genomics, allowing healthcare companies to provide deep insights, and bio hacks to improve one’s lifestyle quality. As an early mover, Answer Genomics not only addresses an individual’s need for better health, but also provides data for large organizations to create better products.”
About Answer Genomics
The mission of Answer Genomics, a data-driven precision health company, is to help people make educated decisions about their health by leveraging the power of multi-omics data.
A healthcare company called Answer Genomics uses genome-based information to assist people in making decisions. In order to decode their physical and mental health, they go straight to the source—their DNA and genes.
Weekly Startup Funding News Report For 25 October - 29 October 2024 (Latest Updates)
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Weekly Startups Funding News [25 October 2024 - 29 October 2024]
Althion Funding News - Althion has Secured Rs 3.6 crore in Pre-Series A Round Funding
Trisu Funding News - A pre-seed funding round, which was co-led by All In Capital, has secured an undisclosed quantity of investment for the vermeil jewelry brand Trisu.
GameEon Funding News - GameEon, a game development studio, has raised $1 million in its most recent funding round, which was co-led by SucSEED Indovation Fund, ICE VC, IAN, CD EQUIFINANCE, Nexus Global Opportunities Fund, Vivek Goel, Patni Family, Tal64.
Wundrsight Funding News - Wundrsight, a digital therapeutics startup, has secured $400K in its seed round, which was led by Inflection Point Ventures. Social Alpha, in conjunction with other angel investors, has also participated in the round.
Dharaksha Ecosolutions Funding News - Dharaksha Ecosolutions, a biotech-driven R&D start-up, has secured Rs 24.8 crore (approximately $2.95 million) in a Seed funding round sponsored by Avaana Capital.
Omnivore Funding News - Omnivore’s third fund, the Omnivore Agritech and Climate Sustainability Fund, received $5 million in investment from Proparco, a subsidiary of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group.
Futwork Funding News - In its Series A round, which was led by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and included Artha Ventures, Simile Capital, and other investors, sales outreach platform Futwork has raised Rs 20.9 crore, about $2.5 million.
Centricity Funding News - In a seed round, Lightspeed and returning investors Burman Family Office and Shantanu Agarwal, among others, led the investment in wealth management startup Centricity, which raised $20 million at a valuation of $125 million.
11 September 2024 - Funding News
Zivy Funding News - Zivy, an AI tool that prioritizes workplace messages and duties, has secured $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Blume Ventures, Paradigm Shift Capital, iSeed, Everywhere Ventures, Indian Silicon Valley, and Marsshot Ventures.
Mitra Funding News - A strategic family office based in Dubai and Bestvantage Investments led the Pre-Series A fundraising round for D2C FMCG firm Mitra, which raised INR 11 Cr ($1.3 Mn).
InMobi Funding News - MARS Growth Capital, a joint venture between MUFG and Liquidity Group, has provided $100 million in debt financing to InMobi, a provider of mobile advertising network software.
Track3D Funding News - Track3D, an AI reality intelligence platform for the construction industry, announced that it had secured $4.3 million in seed funding. The funding was led by Endiya Partners, with participation from Shadow Ventures and Monta Vista Capital.
Flexiloans Funding News - In an equity funding round led by American not-for-profit fund Accion, US asset management firm Nuveen, and Nandan Nilekani-backed venture fund Fundamentum, Mumbai-based digital lending startup Flexiloans has secured Rs 290 crore (approximately $35 million).
10 September 2024 - Funding News
Crackle Technologies Funding News - Crackle Technologies, an adtech startup, has secured $1.7 million (approximately INR 14 crore) in a pre-seed funding round that was jointly headed by We Founder Circle and AC Ventures.
Nestasia Funding News - Nestasia, a lifestyle and home décor brand, secured $8.35 million in a new funding round from Susquehanna Asia VC, Stellaris Venture Partners, and angel investors.
Supersquad Funding News - Supersquad, a startup that specializes in creator monetization, has secured Rs 2.1 crore in a funding round that was spearheaded by WLDD. Nitin Rajput and Jivraj Singh Sachar, angel investors, also contributed to the round.
AppsForBharat Funding News - AppsForBharat, the parent company of the devotional app Sri Mandir, has secured $17.8 million in its Series B funding round, which was led by Fundamentum.
Arnya Real Estate Funding News - Arnya Realestates Fund Advisors, an alternative investment management firm, has successfully closed the first close of its Rs 1,000-crore maiden debt fund, raising Rs 375 crore.
9 September 2024 - Funding News
Transcell Biologics Funding News - Quantiphi and IAN Group, both of Boston, have invested an undisclosed sum in Transcell Biologics, a biotechnology company.
2 September 2024 Monday - Latest Funding News in India
Mintifi Funding News- Mintifi a B2B digital lending startup, is reportedly in discussions to secure $100 million in a new funding round.
Clean Electric Funding News - Clean Electric, an energy storage solutions startup, has secured Rs 48.5 crore (approximately $6 million) in funding from both new and existing investors.
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