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Anthrogen

YC S24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 6 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors

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Paul Jennyunlockedknows Ankit Singhal · together at University of California, San Francisco (overlapped)
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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.

ASAnkit Singhal
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
CLConnor Lee
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
VKVignesh Karthik
Vignesh KarthikinCo-Founder and COO2024–202530 Under 30 2025

Investors · 4

BoxGroupNew York · $1M
Ritual CapitalMenlo Park · $100K – $500Kvia Chris Howard · inferred
Wayfinder VenturesSan Francisco · $300K – $1M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Funding

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Competitors · 3

by search overlap
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 provides products and services for biotechnology research and life sciences discovery, operating as a subsidiary of Danaher to enable breakthrough scientific advances.
Geron6 shared keywordsGeron is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for blood cancer. The company has over 30 years of experience in research and clinical development.

Companies competing with Anthrogen for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Columbia students’ biotech AI startup closes $4M seed roundamericanbazaaronline.com · Nov 2024Anthrogen Funding | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai · Nov 2024AI chemical startup Anthrogen closed $4M from Y Combinator, Paul Grahamaxios.com · Nov 2024Anthrogen 11/12/2024 Capital Raise - Gaebler.com Venture Capital Databasegaebler.com

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.