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Illumina Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on genomics and precision health, investing in early-stage companies developing breakthrough science and technology to improve human health. The firm provides capital, sequencing access, mentorship, and lab capabilities to portfolio companies through its Labs program.

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Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Edico Genome

Provider of data analysis acceleration for next-generation genome sequencing; acquired by Illumina in 2018.

Genologics

GenoLogics Life Sciences Software, based in Victoria, BC, developed Clarity LIMS, laboratory information management software for genomics and life-sciences labs. Its software was used by over 120 genomic labs worldwide.

Helixis, Inc.

Helixis was a Caltech spin-out developing molecular diagnostic instruments, including a low-cost benchtop real-time PCR system called Eco for genetic testing in research and clinical labs.

Moleculo

Moleculo was a Stanford spinout that developed synthetic long-read DNA sequencing technology by fragmenting genomic DNA and reassembling short reads into long ones.

Frequently asked questions

What does Illumina do?
Illumina Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on genomics and precision health, investing in early-stage companies developing breakthrough science and technology to improve human health. The firm provides capital, sequencing access, mentorship, and lab capabilities to portfolio companies through its Labs program.
Who are Illumina's investors?
Illumina's investors include Beast Ventures, Illumina Accelerator.