IndyGeneUS AI
OperatingIndyGeneUS AI is a US-based, pan-African Bioinformatics starttup
- Biotechnology
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Grant
- Founded 2020
- indygeneus.ai ↗
- Total raised
- $1.7M
- disclosed
- Last round
- Grant
- Rounds
- 4
- since 2020
- Investors
- 4
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About IndyGeneUS AI
IndyGeneUS AI is creating the world’s largest block-chain encrypted repository of indigenous and diasporic African/Afro-Latin clinical and multi-omics data for disease prevention/detection, drug discovery and development, and clinical disease management.
IndyGeneUS AI funding4 rounds
All 4 rounds →IndyGeneUS AI has raised $1.7M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Grant announced 12 May 2022, led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation.
- $1.5MSeedSeed, $1.5M, $1.5M raised to date
- $175KGrantGrant, $175K, $1.7M raised to date
- $70KPre-seedPre-seed, $70K, $1.7M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in IndyGeneUS AI
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2022 | IndyGeneUS AI Grant | Johnson & Johnson Innovation | Not disclosed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | IndyGeneUS AI Pre-seed | Voltron Capital | $70K |
| 31 Dec 2021 | IndyGeneUS AI Grant | Johnson & Johnson | $175K |
| 15 Nov 2021 | IndyGeneUS AI Seed | IsimoVest Venture Capital Partners | $1.5M |
IndyGeneUS AI founders & team
- Wilmot AllenCo-Founder
- Yusuf HenriquesCo-Chair, Founder & CEO
IndyGeneUS AI competitorssame sector · similar funding
- BioCerticaPaarl, South Africa
- Afya RekodNairobi, Kenya
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Frequently asked about IndyGeneUS AI
- Where is IndyGeneUS AI based and when was it founded?
- IndyGeneUS AI is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2020.
- Who founded IndyGeneUS AI?
- IndyGeneUS AI was founded by Wilmot Allen (Co-Founder) and Yusuf Henriques (Co-Chair, Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of IndyGeneUS AI?
- Yusuf Henriques is IndyGeneUS AI's Co-Chair, Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has IndyGeneUS AI raised?
- IndyGeneUS AI has raised $1.7M across 4 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Grant, was announced on May 12, 2022.
- Who has invested in IndyGeneUS AI?
- Backers include Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Voltron Capital, Johnson & Johnson and IsimoVest Venture Capital Partners.
- What sector is IndyGeneUS AI in?
- IndyGeneUS AI operates in Biotechnology, MedTech and Bioinformatics.
