54Gene
DefunctYC W19Lagos, NG · Founded 2019 · 47 employees · 6 known investors
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54Gene conducts genomics research and provides related services to increase the representation of African genetic data in medical research, which aims to advance healthcare solutions globally.
Also known as Stack Diagnostics
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)
54Gene was founded in 2019 by Gatumi Aliyu, Abasi Ene-Obong, and Ogochukwu Francis Osifo.
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Gatumi Aliyuin𝕏Co-Founder2018–2019Gatumi Aliyu served as Chief Product Officer at Vendease (YC W21) and co-founded 54Gene (YC W19), where he held the role of Chief Product Officer.
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Abasi Ene-ObonginFounder and CEO2019–2022Abasi Ene-Obong holds a PhD in Cancer Biology from the University of London and an MSc in Human Molecular Genetics from Imperial College London, with prior experience as a research scientist in the UK and as a management consultant for IQVIA and PwC advising pharmaceutical companies on global strategy. He founded 54Gene, an African genomics company, before moving on to establish Syndicate Bio, a health technology firm building diverse human health datasets.
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Ogochukwu Francis Osifoin𝕏Co-Founder2019–2022Ogochukwu Francis Osifo co-founded 54Gene, where he served as VP of Engineering, and is now founder of Rayda, an IT asset lifecycle management platform. He is a Y Combinator W19 alumnus and angel investor who mentors with Google for Start-Ups Africa, CCHub, and Founder Institute Nigeria.
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- What does 54Gene do?
- 54Gene conducts genomics research and provides related services to increase the representation of African genetic data in medical research, which aims to advance healthcare solutions globally.
- Who founded 54Gene?
- 54Gene was founded by Gatumi Aliyu, Abasi Ene-Obong, Ogochukwu Francis Osifo in 2019.
- Who are 54Gene's investors?
- 54Gene's investors include Adjuvant Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, Fifty Years, The Raba Partnership, V8 Capital Partners, Y Combinator.
- Where is 54Gene headquartered?
- 54Gene is headquartered in Lagos, NG.