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Circumvent

YC S18

Portland, US · Founded 2017 · 6 employees · 4 known investors

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Circumvent develops precision medicines for neurodegenerative diseases, with current focus on Batten Disease and other rare neurological disorders. The company's research targets synaptic dysfunction and lysosomal pathways through investigation of the palmitoylome.

Also known as Circumvent Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Circumvent Pharmaceuticals

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesNeurotechnologyGenomicsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)

Circumvent was founded in 2017 by Devin Wiley.

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Devin WileyChief Medical Officer and Head of R\u0026D
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Andrew LimCEO

Investors · 4

DAYLI PartnersreportedSeoul

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Stanford UniversityreportedStanford

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Western Technology InvestmentreportedPortola Valley

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Frequently asked questions

What does Circumvent do?
Circumvent develops precision medicines for neurodegenerative diseases, with current focus on Batten Disease and other rare neurological disorders. The company's research targets synaptic dysfunction and lysosomal pathways through investigation of the palmitoylome.
Who founded Circumvent?
Circumvent was founded by Devin Wiley in 2017.
Who are Circumvent's investors?
Circumvent's investors include Y Combinator, DAYLI Partners, Stanford University, Western Technology Investment.
Where is Circumvent headquartered?
Circumvent is headquartered in Portland, US.