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Hyperfine Research

Founded 2014 · 120 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Hyperfine develops the Swoop portable, point-of-care MRI system for brain imaging without ionizing radiation, used in clinical and research settings for infants, children, and adults. The company partners with foundations to deploy the technology for neuroimaging in conditions such as hydrocephalus and early brain development monitoring in low- and middle-income countries.

Founders & leadership

Hyperfine Research was founded in 2014 by Jonathan Rothberg.

JRJonathan Rothberg
Jonathan RothbergFounderJonathan Rothberg holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a Ph.D. in biology from Yale University. He founded multiple biotechnology and medical device companies, including Ion Torrent (massively parallel DNA sequencing), Butterfly Network (portable ultrasound), and Hyperfine Research (portable MRI systems), and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

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2 people who came through Hyperfine Research went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Hyperfine Research do?
Hyperfine develops the Swoop portable, point-of-care MRI system for brain imaging without ionizing radiation, used in clinical and research settings for infants, children, and adults. The company partners with foundations to deploy the technology for neuroimaging in conditions such as hydrocephalus and early brain development monitoring in low- and middle-income countries.
Who founded Hyperfine Research?
Hyperfine Research was founded by Jonathan Rothberg in 2014.
Who are Hyperfine Research's investors?
Hyperfine Research's investors include DAYLI Partners, Dolby Family Ventures, GV (Google Ventures).