Kern Systems
YC S19Boston, 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.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareHealthtechGenomicsNanotechnologyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)
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George M. ChurchCo-Founder, Professor at Harvard / MIT
Investors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.


