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Illume Labs
YC S26Boston, US · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · 2 known investors
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Illume Labs aggregates data from wearables, blood tests, and genomic sequencing to deliver personalized health insights via text message and conversational AI, helping users understand changes in their health metrics and receive actionable recommendations.
Also known as Illume
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechWellness & FitnessArtificial IntelligenceGenerative AIHealth TechHealth & WellnessUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)
Illume Labs was founded in 2026 by Pari Latawa, Frank Lee, and Jin Wong.
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Pari LatawaFounderPari Latawa holds degrees from MIT in computer science and biology, with research experience at the Broad Institute, Koch Institute, Eli Lilly, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and a Danish biotech company. Previously founded and led SparkED, a nonprofit organization, and co-founded EasyComm.
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Frank LeeFounderFrank Lee studied computer science and mathematics at MIT, where he conducted research in Pulkit Agrawal's lab. He worked as a software engineer at Windsurf before founding Illume Labs.
Investors · 2
Keyhorse Capitallisted by Keyhorse CapitalLexington
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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corporate structureIllume Labs, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Illume Labs do?
- Illume Labs aggregates data from wearables, blood tests, and genomic sequencing to deliver personalized health insights via text message and conversational AI, helping users understand changes in their health metrics and receive actionable recommendations.
- Who founded Illume Labs?
- Illume Labs was founded by Pari Latawa, Frank Lee, Jin Wong in 2026.
- Who are Illume Labs's investors?
- Illume Labs's investors include Keyhorse Capital, Y Combinator.
- Where is Illume Labs headquartered?
- Illume Labs is headquartered in Boston, US.