BixBio
OperatingBixbio is a biotechnology company working to unlock the potential of diverse genetic data in Africa to transform the field of precision medicine.
- Biotechnology
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Seed
- Founded 2020
- bixbio.com ↗
- Last round
- Seed
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2020
- Investors
- 1
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About BixBio
Bixbio is a biotechnology company working to unlock the potential of diverse genetic data in Africa to transform the field of precision medicine. Africa is the largest source of human genetic diversity, a diversity that is largely unexplored internationally. We believe that the future of widespread precision medicine relies on the development of genetic tools in Africa. BixBio focuses on building these tools to solve global genetic problems.
BixBio funding1 round
The latest is a Seed announced 15 Sep 2021, led by Illumina Accelerator.
Who has invested in BixBio
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2021 | BixBio Seed | Illumina Accelerator | Not disclosed |
BixBio founders & team
- James RossCo-Founder
- Tyronne McCrindleCo-Founder
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Frequently asked about BixBio
- Where is BixBio based and when was it founded?
- BixBio is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2020.
- Who founded BixBio?
- BixBio was founded by James Ross (Co-Founder) and Tyronne McCrindle (Co-Founder).
- How much funding has BixBio raised?
- BixBio has raised 1 funding round; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Seed, was announced on Sep 15, 2021.
- Who has invested in BixBio?
- Backers include Illumina Accelerator.
- What sector is BixBio in?
- BixBio operates in Biotechnology, Health Care and Bioinformatics.
