Origin Sciences
Exeter, GB · 1 known investors
Origin Sciences applies a hologenomic approach integrating host genetics, epigenetics, and microbiome analysis into a single diagnostic framework for deeper health assessment. The company works with leading institutions and technology providers to develop and scale advanced diagnostic assays for clinical and research applications.
Founders & leadership
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Rupert LywoodFounder / Non-Executive Board Member
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Hugo LywoodinChief Executive Officer
Investors · 1
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- ORIGIN SCIENCES LIMITED
- Company number
- 06082623
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 Feb 2007
- Registered office
- First Floor, 5 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RD
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 74990 — Non-trading company
- Previous names
- COLONIX LIMITED (2011–2025)ORIGIN SCIENCES IP LIMITED (2010–2011)COLONIX LIMITED (2007–2010)
- Accounts
- last made up to 30 Nov 2025 · next due 31 Aug 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 5 Feb 2026 · next due 19 Feb 2027
Current officers · 2
- Shane Hall — director, appointed 24 Oct 2023
- Hugo Geoffrey Gifford Lywood — director, appointed 22 Sept 2022
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 13 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Origin Sciences do?
- Origin Sciences applies a hologenomic approach integrating host genetics, epigenetics, and microbiome analysis into a single diagnostic framework for deeper health assessment. The company works with leading institutions and technology providers to develop and scale advanced diagnostic assays for clinical and research applications.
- Who founded Origin Sciences?
- Origin Sciences was founded by Rupert Lywood.
- Who are Origin Sciences's investors?
- Origin Sciences's investors include 2050 Capital.
- Where is Origin Sciences headquartered?
- Origin Sciences is headquartered in Exeter, GB.