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About 54Gene
54gene was founded in 2019 by Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong to address the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian. Only 2% is African, despite the fact that Africans and people of African ancestry are more genetically diverse than all other world populations combined. As a result, pharmaceutical research and development is lacking the diverse data that may hold the key to medical discoveries and new healthcare solutions.
Headquarters
17, Sybil Iroche, Lekki Phase1, Lagos, 101233, NG
Team Size
Employees
11-50
Social Presence
Active Channels
3/5
Moderate
54Gene: quick facts
- Where is 54Gene based and when was it founded?
- 54Gene is headquartered in Lekki, Nigeria and was founded in 2019.
- How much funding has 54Gene raised?
- 54Gene has raised $45M across 4 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $25M Series B, was announced on Sep 16, 2021.
- Who has invested in 54Gene?
- Backers include Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund, Adjuvant Capital, KdT Ventures, Plexo Capital and 14 others.
- What sector is 54Gene in?
- 54Gene operates in Biotechnology, Genetics and Genomics.
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