Fluent Bio
4 known investors
Fluent Bio develops software for analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing data, producing count matrices and diagnostic outputs for researchers using Illumina sequencing libraries. The software is designed for genomics and life science researchers working with single-cell gene expression data.
Investors · 4
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Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2023 | $1.1M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2022 | $1.7M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2020 | $1.9M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2020 | $399.1K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2019 | $299.2K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2019 | $288.4K |
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 Fluent Bio do?
- Fluent Bio develops software for analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing data, producing count matrices and diagnostic outputs for researchers using Illumina sequencing libraries. The software is designed for genomics and life science researchers working with single-cell gene expression data.
- Who are Fluent Bio's investors?
- Fluent Bio's investors include Civilization Ventures Management, Llc, Cota Capital, Illumina Ventures, Samsara BioCapital.

