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Kern Systems

YC S19

Boston, US · 3 employees · 2 known investors

Kern Systems develops a cold data storage platform using synthetic DNA molecules and enzymes to archive data with superior density, durability, and energy efficiency compared to traditional storage technologies. The platform targets the growing market for long-term archival storage of rarely-accessed unstructured data.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

HLHenry Lee
Henry Leein𝕏Co-founder and CEO > Advisor2019–2021Henry Lee holds a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Washington, a PhD in bioengineering from Boston University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in genetics at Harvard.
GMGeorge M. Church
George M. ChurchCo-Founder, Professor at Harvard / MIT

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What does Kern Systems do?
Kern Systems develops a cold data storage platform using synthetic DNA molecules and enzymes to archive data with superior density, durability, and energy efficiency compared to traditional storage technologies. The platform targets the growing market for long-term archival storage of rarely-accessed unstructured data.
Who founded Kern Systems?
Kern Systems was founded by Henry Lee, George M. Church.
Who are Kern Systems's investors?
Kern Systems's investors include Metaplanet, Y Combinator.
Where is Kern Systems headquartered?
Kern Systems is headquartered in Boston, US.