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Helix

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Founded 2015 · 614 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

Helix is a population genomics company that provides an end-to-end platform to integrate genomic data into clinical care, research, and therapeutic development. It partners with health systems, providers, payers, life sciences organizations, and patients to enable genetic screening and personalized healthcare at scale.

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Founders & leadership

Helix was founded in 2015 by James Lu, M.D. Ph.D.

JLJames Lu, M.D. Ph.D
James Lu, M.D. Ph.DinFounder

Investors · 1

Warburg PincusNew York

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Helix went on to found or lead other companies.

Alex RosayMarketing AnalyticsFounded Cascade Biocatalysts +1Andrew ShinoharaSenior Software EngineerFounded Tokaido HealthChristopher GlodeChief Product Officer (CPO)Founded BrandfolderPouria SanaeDirector of Strategic PartnershipsFounded IX Layer

In the news

Nierenberg Investment Management Company LLC Invests $1.09 Billion in Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. $HLXmarketbeat.com · Aug 2026Helix Resources Lifts Gold Basin Resource to 280,000oz Gold and Raises $668,286 Through Share Placementkalkine.com.au · Jul 2026Helix earnings in focus: Can offshore firm return to profit? By Investing.cominvesting.com · Jul 2026Helix Exploration Raises £17.6m in Oversubscribed Fundraising to Expand Integrated Helium Platform - TipRanks.comtipranks.com · Jul 2026Helix Earth Raises $12M in Seed 2 Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2026Helix Earth Secures $12 Million in Oversubscribed Seed 2 Funding to Revolutionize Energy Efficiency and Humidity Management in Commercial HVAC Systemsbusinesswire.com · Mar 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Helix do?
Helix is a population genomics company that provides an end-to-end platform to integrate genomic data into clinical care, research, and therapeutic development. It partners with health systems, providers, payers, life sciences organizations, and patients to enable genetic screening and personalized healthcare at scale.
Who founded Helix?
Helix was founded by James Lu, M.D. Ph.D in 2015.
Who are Helix's investors?
Helix's investors include Warburg Pincus.