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PostEra

YC W20

Boston, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 40 employees · 6 known investors

postera.ai ↗

Postera uses artificial intelligence and computational chemistry to accelerate drug discovery for pharmaceutical companies. The platform combines machine learning, medicinal chemistry, and software engineering to improve the drug development process.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

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Aaron MorrisinFounder

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Alpha LeeinFounder

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Matthew RobinsoninFounder

Investors · 6

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Breyer CapitalAustin · $500K – $10M

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HOF CapitalNew York · $25K – $15M

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Lifeforce CapitalChevy Chase · $500K – $5M

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MetaplanetTallinn · $500K – $10M

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Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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ACE & CompanyreportedNew Yorkvia Sherif El Halwagy · inferred

Competitors · 5

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Companies competing with PostEra for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.