Anthrogen
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 6 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors
Anthrogen develops Odyssey, a family of protein language models with 102 billion parameters designed for multi-objective protein design. The models provide an API for researchers and organizations in biotechnology and drug discovery.
Also known as Arctic Capture
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechArtificial IntelligenceDeep LearningUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Anthrogen was founded in 2024 by Ankit Singhal, Connor Lee, and Vignesh Karthik.
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Ankit SinghalinCo-founder and CEOAnkit Singhal is CEO of Anthrogen and previously held a research fellowship at Columbia. He has laboratory experience in catalysis, structural biology, and biophysics, with published research from his early academic career.30 Under 30 2025
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Connor LeeinCo-Founder and CTOHe previously conducted research at Columbia University's ROAM Lab and held a leadership position in Columbia's robotics program, with over a decade of experience in robotics competitions.30 Under 30 2025
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Vignesh KarthikCofounder30 Under 30 2025
Investors · 4
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed roundNov 2024Source ↗
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Nephrogen9 shared keywordsNephrogen develops AI-powered AAV delivery vehicles for genetic medicines targeting kidney and pancreatic diseases. The company uses high-throughput in vivo screening to design tissue-specific viral vectors that are significantly more efficient and less immunogenic than existing alternatives.
Aldevron6 shared keywordsAldevron manufactures plasmid DNA, mRNA, proteins, and gene editing components at research, GMP-Source, and cGMP grades for pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers developing therapies and vaccines. It provides catalog products and custom manufacturing services, including LNP encapsulation and sterile fill-finish, supporting clinical trial and drug product development.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Anthrogen do?
- Anthrogen develops Odyssey, a family of protein language models with 102 billion parameters designed for multi-objective protein design. The models provide an API for researchers and organizations in biotechnology and drug discovery.
- Who founded Anthrogen?
- Anthrogen was founded by Ankit Singhal, Connor Lee, Vignesh Karthik in 2024.
- Who are Anthrogen's investors?
- Anthrogen's investors include BoxGroup, Ritual Capital, Wayfinder Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Where is Anthrogen headquartered?
- Anthrogen is headquartered in San Francisco, US.