Feanix Biotechnologies
YC S23Asheville, US · Founded 2022 · 5 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
Feanix Autopilot is an AI-powered platform that combines whole-genome sequencing, farm performance data, and economics to provide herd-level breeding and culling recommendations for dairy farmers. The system integrates existing farm management tools and generates ranked, priced decisions to maximize farm profitability.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)
Feanix Biotechnologies was founded in 2022 by Mitchell Angove and Tom Bishop.
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Mitchell AngoveinFounderMitchell Angove is co-founder of Feanix Biotechnologies, which develops DNA-based approaches to agricultural efficiency and health. He holds a bachelor's degree in genetics and a master's degree in animal science, with a background in farming and agriculture.30 Under 30 2025
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Tom BishopinFounderHe holds a BSc in biochemistry and a PhD in genetics from the University of Otago, and completed a five-year postdoctoral fellowship in animal science at UC Davis, where his research focused on tissue regeneration, reproductive genetics, and transgene delivery methods.
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- What does Feanix Biotechnologies do?
- Feanix Autopilot is an AI-powered platform that combines whole-genome sequencing, farm performance data, and economics to provide herd-level breeding and culling recommendations for dairy farmers. The system integrates existing farm management tools and generates ranked, priced decisions to maximize farm profitability.
- Who founded Feanix Biotechnologies?
- Feanix Biotechnologies was founded by Mitchell Angove, Tom Bishop in 2022.
- Who are Feanix Biotechnologies's investors?
- Feanix Biotechnologies's investors include North South Ventures, Overwater Ventures Llc, Y Combinator.
- Where is Feanix Biotechnologies headquartered?
- Feanix Biotechnologies is headquartered in Asheville, US.