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Humane Genomics

YC S21

New York City, US · Founded 2019 · 5 employees · 7 known investors

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Ken Chenaultunlockedknows Chad Moles · together at NYU Langone Medical Center (overlapped)
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×3knows the team · via Shapeways
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Humane Genomics develops oncolytic viral therapies designed to selectively target and kill cancer cells using engineered RNA viruses, particularly Vesicular Stomatitis Virus. The company leverages a computational platform for viral genome design and engineering to create cancer treatments with improved safety, efficacy, and manufacturing efficiency.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesHard TechSynthetic BiologyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Humane Genomics was founded in 2019 by Peter Weijmarshausen and Chad Moles.

PWPeter Weijmarshausen
Peter Weijmarshausenin𝕏CEO / Co-founderPeter Weijmarshausen is a founder and former CEO of Shapeways who has built software and product teams across multiple companies. He holds a BSc in Applied Physics and is now developing a platform for artificial virus-based cancer therapeutics.
CMChad Moles
Chad Molesin𝕏Co-founder and Chief Science OfficerChad Moles has worked in biotech and public health, with education from Columbia and Tulane. He is building a platform to engineer viruses for cancer therapy applications.

Investors · 7

2048 VenturesNew York · $500K – $3M
Humba VenturesSan Francisco · $750K
Leo Capital VenturesSingapore
LifeX VenturesSan Franciscovia Inaki Berenguer · inferred
Red Beard VenturesWestport · $90K – $300K
Union Square Ventures (USV)New York City · $1M – $8M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Funding

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In the news

Humane Genomics – Matthew Mandelmatthewmandel.com · Feb 2025Humane Genomics Raises Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Feb 2025Announcing our Series Seed financing - Humane Genomicshumanegenomics.com · Feb 2025Humane Genomics is 3D-printing oncolytic viruses to treat rare cancers | FierceBiotechfiercebiotech.com · Aug 2021Team - Humane Genomicshumanegenomics.com · Aug 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Humane Genomics do?
Humane Genomics develops oncolytic viral therapies designed to selectively target and kill cancer cells using engineered RNA viruses, particularly Vesicular Stomatitis Virus. The company leverages a computational platform for viral genome design and engineering to create cancer treatments with improved safety, efficacy, and manufacturing efficiency.
Who founded Humane Genomics?
Humane Genomics was founded by Peter Weijmarshausen, Chad Moles in 2019.
Who are Humane Genomics's investors?
Humane Genomics's investors include 2048 Ventures, Humba Ventures, Leo Capital Ventures, LifeX Ventures, Red Beard Ventures, Union Square Ventures (USV), Y Combinator.
Where is Humane Genomics headquartered?
Humane Genomics is headquartered in New York City, US.