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Linus Bio

New York, US · Founded 2020 · 31 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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LinusBio develops precision medicine diagnostics based on exposome sequencing to identify biomarkers for complex conditions including autism spectrum disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other diseases. The company serves physicians and patients seeking earlier detection and intervention for conditions that historically lacked molecular diagnostic endpoints.

Founders & leadership

Linus Bio was founded in 2020 by Manish Arora.

MAManish Arora
Manish AroraFounder and CEOFounder and CEO at LinusBio

Board

RSRafi Syed
Rafi SyedBoard directorGeneral Partner at Bow Capital
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Amol DeshpandeBoard director
AKAshok Krishnamurthi
Ashok KrishnamurthiBoard Member and Investor, Linus BioManaging Partner at GreatPoint Ventures

Investors · 4

Also in the syndicate · 1

the David Bellet Family Office

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$47.6M disclosed across 4 of 6 rounds · 2022–2024

▶$6.1MraisedAug 2024 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rafi SyedDirector
  • Amol DeshpandeDirector
  • Ashok KrishnamurthiDirector
  • Manish AroraExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$6.1M
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8MraisedMay 2023 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Manish AroraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rafi SyedDirector
  • Ashok KrishnamurthiDirector
  • Amol DeshpandeDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$8M
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$17.5MraisedMar 2022 · 14 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jan GlassnerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ashok KrishnamurthiDirector
  • Rafi SyedDirector
  • Manish AroraExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$17.5M
Amount sold
$17.5M
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Linus Bio do?
LinusBio develops precision medicine diagnostics based on exposome sequencing to identify biomarkers for complex conditions including autism spectrum disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other diseases. The company serves physicians and patients seeking earlier detection and intervention for conditions that historically lacked molecular diagnostic endpoints.
Who founded Linus Bio?
Linus Bio was founded by Manish Arora in 2020.
Who are Linus Bio's investors?
Linus Bio's investors include Bow Capital, GreatPoint Ventures, Divergent Investments.
How much funding has Linus Bio raised?
Linus Bio has disclosed $47.6M raised across 4 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Linus Bio headquartered?
Linus Bio is headquartered in New York, US.