Who founded Morf Bio?

Morf Bio was founded by Gavin Thomas.

Who are Morf Bio's investors?

Morf Bio's investors include Deeptech Seed Fund.

Where is Morf Bio headquartered?

Morf Bio is headquartered in York, GB.

Morf Bio

York, GB · 7 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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MORF-Bio develops software tools that enable scientists to analyze omics data and manage research workflows. The platform serves bench scientists and biotech researchers who need to process and visualize their own experimental data.

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Founders & leadership

Gavin Thomas ProfessorGavin Thomas is a molecular microbiologist and biochemist who previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Microbiology journal. He is a professor developing MORF-Bio, a software platform that enables scientists to analyze multi-omics data to understand microbial function and physiology.

Joyce Bennett CEOJoyce Bennett is CEO of Morf Bio, which develops software tools for analyzing omics data and managing research workflows for bench scientists and biotech researchers.

Dr. Vicki SpringthorpeChief Technology Officer

Investors · 1

Deeptech Seed Fund✓ confirmed by Morf BioDublin

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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name: MORF-BIO LTD
Company number: 16461498
Status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 20 May 2025
Registered office: Department Of Biology, University Of York, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5DD
Nature of business (SIC): 72110 — Research and experimental development on biotechnology72190 — Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Accounts: next due 20 Feb 2027
Confirmation statement: last made up to 24 Jul 2025 · next due 7 Aug 2026

Current officers · 4

Joyce Marilyn Bennett — director, appointed 20 May 2025
Pearse Coyle — director, appointed 5 Jun 2026
Vicki Jayne Springthorpe — director, appointed 20 May 2025
Gavin Hugh Thomas — director, appointed 20 May 2025

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 6 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Morf Bio do?: MORF-Bio develops software tools that enable scientists to analyze omics data and manage research workflows. The platform serves bench scientists and biotech researchers who need to process and visualize their own experimental data.
Who founded Morf Bio?: Morf Bio was founded by Gavin Thomas.
Who are Morf Bio's investors?: Morf Bio's investors include Deeptech Seed Fund.
Where is Morf Bio headquartered?: Morf Bio is headquartered in York, GB.