Fundraising Fox
/Companies
Sign in

Kern Systems

YC S19

Boston, US · 3 employees · 5 known investors

Find your way into Kern Systems

Sign up to see every warm intro you have to Kern Systems

  • Paths you didn't know you had: your email and LinkedIn already hold routes to the Kern Systems team. We find them for you
  • 2nd- and 3rd-degree connections: the friend-of-a-friend routes that take hours to manually find through your inbox or LinkedIn
  • Answers now, not in days: momentum is everything in a raise. Skip asking around whether someone knows someone

Days of research, done the moment you sign in, with every route ranked by how warm it is.

Sign up with GoogleAlready have an account? Log in

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)

HLHenry Lee
Henry LeeCo-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
HAHenry A. Lee
Henry A. LeeFounderFounder at Akkari

Investors · 5

Metaplanetlisted by MetaplanetTallinn · $500K – $10M

How we know: Metaplanet's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

How we know: the Y Combinator directory · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

SignalFirereportedSan Francisco · $250K – $15M

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

SP Investment Fundreported

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Related companies · 4

Trestle BiotherapeuticsTrestle Biotherapeutics develops bioengineered implantable tissues designed to treat end-stage renal disease, aiming to get patients off dialysis and eventually provide replacement organs. The company uses stem cell biology, biofabrication, and 3D bioprinting technologies to create functional kidney tissue for patients with kidney failure.
Helix NanotechnologiesHelix Nanotechnologies develops mRNA-based therapeutics for disease treatment and environmental applications, currently advancing a COVID-19 vaccine candidate for immunocompromised patients and testing interventions targeting climate challenges.
AryllaArylla produces invisible ink tags using nanotechnology that can be applied to fashion products and read via smartphone to enable authentication, traceability, and personalized customer experiences. The tags integrate with third-party platforms like WeChat and WhatsApp to connect consumers with branded content and product verification.
spotLESS MaterialsspotLESS Materials develops nature-inspired liquid-entrenched smooth surface (LESS) coatings that repel liquids, sludge, and contaminants while enabling self-cleaning properties for industrial applications including sanitation, automotive, and medical sectors.

Companies working in the same space as Kern Systems.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Kern Systems, Inc.

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, Liquid Ventures, SignalFire, SP Investment Fund.
Where is Kern Systems headquartered?
Kern Systems is headquartered in Boston, US.