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Elegen
San Carlos, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 60 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors
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Elegant Bio develops DNA synthesis technology and services, offering ENFINIA™ DNA synthesis at scale for biotech and research applications.
Founders & leadership
Elegen was founded in 2017 by Matthew Hill.
Board
Investors · 8
How we know: ACVC Partners's portfolio page · funding news · Not right? Tell us
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$33M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$33MraisedMay 2024 · 28 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Matthew HillExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter ZhouDirector
- Jonathan SheenaDirector
- Cain McClaryDirector
- Offering amount
- $36M
- Amount sold
- $33M
- First sale
- May 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Elegen went on to found or lead other companies.
Related companies · 1
Companies working in the same space as Elegen.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2020 | $2M |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Elegen do?
- Elegant Bio develops DNA synthesis technology and services, offering ENFINIA™ DNA synthesis at scale for biotech and research applications.
- Who founded Elegen?
- Elegen was founded by Matthew Hill in 2017.
- Who are Elegen's investors?
- Elegen's investors include ACVC Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, In-Q-Tel, Raptor Group, Triatomic Capital, AME Cloud Ventures, Digitalis Ventures, KdT Ventures.
- How much funding has Elegen raised?
- Elegen has disclosed $33M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Elegen headquartered?
- Elegen is headquartered in San Carlos, US.