Jona
7 known investors
Jona provides an AI-powered gut microbiome analysis that interprets scientific literature to generate personalized health insights and recommendations for consumers. The service covers areas including GI, skin, metabolic, and brain health as well as physical performance, and is FSA/HSA eligible.
Founders & leadership
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Leo Grady, PhDinFounder
Investors · 7
City LightNew York · $1M – $6M
Connecticut InnovationsNew Haven · $500K – $2M
Kicker VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $1Mvia Masashi Kiyomine · inferred
mark vcAustin
Meridian Street CapitalNew York · $100K – $5Mvia Scott Law · inferred
Breyer Capitalreported · 2 sourcesAustin · $500K – $10M
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Inflect HealthreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $500K
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2023
- $5MraisedNov 2023 · 2 sources
Breyer Capital (lead), Meridian Street Capital (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 6
by search overlapZOE215 shared keywordsZOE provides personalized nutrition advice and testing based on scientific research to help individuals improve their health and dietary habits. The company operates the world's largest nutrition study and offers a mobile app with meal tracking and health insights.
Tiny Health176 shared keywordsTiny Health offers at-home gut and vaginal microbiome test kits with age-specific, evidence-based reports that recommend diet, supplement, and lifestyle changes. It targets families across life stages—from preconception and pregnancy through infancy, childhood, and adulthood—to detect microbiome imbalances and support prevention of conditions like eczema, allergies, and GI issues.
Cymbiotika167 shared keywordsCymbiotika is a direct-to-consumer wellness brand that sells nutritional supplements, including products like Golden Mind and Topical Magnesium, available via one-time purchase or subscription.
Seed Health138 shared keywordsSeed develops clinically studied probiotic and prebiotic formulations designed to support digestive health and overall wellness through proprietary delivery technology that protects beneficial bacteria through the digestive tract.
Viome124 shared keywordsViome offers at-home tests that analyze the gut and oral microbiome plus cellular blood samples using mRNA/metatranscriptomic sequencing, returning 70+ health scores (including biological age and inflammation) and personalized food and supplement recommendations. The direct-to-consumer service, analyzed in a CLIA-certified lab, is aimed at individuals seeking insights into digestion, metabolism, and overall wellness.
Rupa Health115 shared keywordsA platform that enables healthcare providers to order, track, and receive lab test results from multiple laboratory companies through a single dashboard, supporting both in-person and telehealth patients with flexible billing options and EHR integration.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Jona do?
- Jona provides an AI-powered gut microbiome analysis that interprets scientific literature to generate personalized health insights and recommendations for consumers. The service covers areas including GI, skin, metabolic, and brain health as well as physical performance, and is FSA/HSA eligible.
- Who founded Jona?
- Jona was founded by Leo Grady, PhD.
- Who are Jona's investors?
- Jona's investors include City Light, Connecticut Innovations, Kicker Ventures, mark vc, Meridian Street Capital, Breyer Capital, Inflect Health.
- How much funding has Jona raised?
- Jona has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.