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Karius

San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · 216 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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Karius is a company that provides microbial cell-free DNA (mcfDNA) metagenomic sequencing services for research and clinical applications. The company runs an Investigator-Initiated Studies grants program to support independent research on diagnostic testing outcomes, health economics, and fundamental science related to its sequencing technology.

Founders & leadership

AFAlec Ford
Alec FordChief Executive Officer
MK
Mickey KerteszFounder
SQ
Stephen QuakeFounder
TB
Tim BlauwkampFounder

Investors · 9

Funding

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$165M disclosed across 1 round · 2020

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What does Karius do?
Karius is a company that provides microbial cell-free DNA (mcfDNA) metagenomic sequencing services for research and clinical applications. The company runs an Investigator-Initiated Studies grants program to support independent research on diagnostic testing outcomes, health economics, and fundamental science related to its sequencing technology.
Who are Karius's investors?
Karius's investors include 5AM Ventures, DCVC (Data Collective), HBM Healthcare Investments, HBM Partners, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Seventure Partners, SoftBank Vision Fund and 1 more.
How much funding has Karius raised?
Karius has disclosed $165M raised across 1 round.
Where is Karius headquartered?
Karius is headquartered in San Francisco, US.