Amber
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Amber Bio is a biotechnology company developing a novel RNA writing platform capable of multi-kilobase gene edits that can treat multiple mutations across patients with a single product.
Founders & leadership
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Jacob Borrajo, PhDFounder and CEO
Investors · 4
Playground Global✓ confirmed by AmberPalo Alto · $1M – $20M
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Andreessen Horowitzlisted by Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
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Hummingbird Ventureslisted by Hummingbird VenturesSingapore · $500K – $10M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Amber do?
- Amber Bio is a biotechnology company developing a novel RNA writing platform capable of multi-kilobase gene edits that can treat multiple mutations across patients with a single product.
- Who founded Amber?
- Amber was founded by Jacob Borrajo, PhD.
- Who are Amber's investors?
- Amber's investors include Playground Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Hummingbird Ventures, Pillar VC.








