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DrugBank

Edmonton, CA · Founded 2015 · 54 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Daniel Vounlockedknows Michael Wilson · together at University of Alberta (overlapped)
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DrugBank develops a comprehensive drug knowledge base and API that provides curated, machine-learning ready data on drugs and drug products to pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and healthcare organizations. The company makes scientific findings and biomedical information accessible to improve medical outcomes and drug discovery.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDigital Health

Founders & leadership

DrugBank was founded in 2015 by Craig Knox, Michael Wilson, and Dr. Wishart.

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Craig KnoxinCraig Knox serves as CTO of DrugBank, overseeing data curation and software development for the company's pharmaceutical knowledge base and API platform.
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Michael WilsoninCEO + Co-founderMichael Wilson is CEO and co-founder of DrugBank, which provides a comprehensive drug knowledge base and APIs delivering curated, machine-learning-ready data on drugs and drug products to pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and healthcare organizations.
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Dr. Wishart

Investors · 6

Accelerate FundCalgary · $250K
BoxOne VenturesreportedMontréal · $500K
Brightspark VenturesreportedMontreal

Also in the syndicate · 3

AccelerateFundAmplitude VenturesTheodorus Investment Funds

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$9M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

DrugBank: A Future of Medicine Startup Boasting 12M+ Users Secures Successful Raise to Solve the World's Exponentially-Growing Biomedical Data Problemprnewswire.com · Apr 2022DrugBank Raises $9 Million for Its Biomedical Data Platform - Grit Daily Newsgritdaily.com · Apr 2022DrugBank Raises $9M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2022DrugBank Announces Successful Fundraise, Plans to Scale Rapidly.blog.drugbank.com · Oct 2020DrugBank joins as a supporter of Global Virtual Partnering Event to accelerate partnerships in the life sciences industry to fight COVID-19blog.drugbank.com · Apr 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does DrugBank do?
DrugBank develops a comprehensive drug knowledge base and API that provides curated, machine-learning ready data on drugs and drug products to pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and healthcare organizations. The company makes scientific findings and biomedical information accessible to improve medical outcomes and drug discovery.
Who founded DrugBank?
DrugBank was founded by Craig Knox, Michael Wilson, Dr. Wishart in 2015.
Who are DrugBank's investors?
DrugBank's investors include Accelerate Fund, BoxOne Ventures, Brightspark Ventures.
How much funding has DrugBank raised?
DrugBank has disclosed $9M raised across 1 round.
Where is DrugBank headquartered?
DrugBank is headquartered in Edmonton, CA.