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Kilobaser
YC W21Graz, AT · Founded 2014 · 10 employees · 5 known investors
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Kilobaser develops tabletop DNA and RNA synthesizers designed for laboratory professionals to produce custom oligonucleotides on demand. The company targets life science researchers and lab professionals seeking independent access to genetic material synthesis.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)
Kilobaser was founded in 2014 by Alexander Murer, Martin Jost, and Bernhard Tittelbach.
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Martin JostCo-FounderMartin Jost is a molecular biologist and full-stack developer, combining expertise in biology and software development to work on Kilobaser.
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Cathexis VenturesreportedHouston · $250K – $1M
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Khosla VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $20M
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TSVCreportedSilicon Valley · $1M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kilobaser do?
- Kilobaser develops tabletop DNA and RNA synthesizers designed for laboratory professionals to produce custom oligonucleotides on demand. The company targets life science researchers and lab professionals seeking independent access to genetic material synthesis.
- Who founded Kilobaser?
- Kilobaser was founded by Alexander Murer, Martin Jost, Bernhard Tittelbach in 2014.
- Who are Kilobaser's investors?
- Kilobaser's investors include Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Cathexis Ventures, Khosla Ventures, TSVC.
- Where is Kilobaser headquartered?
- Kilobaser is headquartered in Graz, AT.