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Prolific Machines

Emeryville, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 67 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

Prolific Machines licenses an optogenetics platform that adds light-based control to cell line development and GMP biomanufacturing, letting biopharma teams retrofit existing bioreactors and hosts to raise titers and manufacture complex molecule formats. It targets biopharmaceutical developers and manufacturers seeking higher productivity on difficult programs without re-platforming.

Founders & leadership

Prolific Machines was founded in 2020 by Maximilian Hörner, Max Huisman, Deniz Kent, Deniz Kent, Ph.D., and Declan Jones.

MHMaximilian Hörner
Maximilian Hörner
MHMax Huisman
Max HuismaninCo-Founder & CTO
DKDeniz Kent
Deniz KentinChief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
DKDeniz Kent, Ph.D.
Deniz Kent, Ph.D.inCEO & Co-Founder
DJDeclan Jones
Declan JonesinCo-Founder & CIO
SMShahram Misaghi
Shahram Misaghi
CDChristelle Dagoneau
Christelle DagoneauChief Business Officer (Interim)
ERErik Riley
Erik RileyChief Financial Officer (Interim)
GHGeorge Hosegood
George HosegoodChief Operating Officer
LPLily Paloma
Lily PalomaVice President, People
VJVictor Jones
Victor JonesChief Scientific Officer
VVVidar van der Meijdan
Vidar van der MeijdanVice President, Product

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$54.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

$54.6MraisedMay 2024 · 36 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Arvind GuptaDirector
  • Campbell GrieveDirector
  • Max HuismanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Deniz KentExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cooper RinzlerDirector
Offering amount
$57.6M
Amount sold
$54.6M
First sale
May 2024
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 Prolific Machines do?
Prolific Machines licenses an optogenetics platform that adds light-based control to cell line development and GMP biomanufacturing, letting biopharma teams retrofit existing bioreactors and hosts to raise titers and manufacture complex molecule formats. It targets biopharmaceutical developers and manufacturers seeking higher productivity on difficult programs without re-platforming.
Who founded Prolific Machines?
Prolific Machines was founded by Maximilian Hörner, Max Huisman, Deniz Kent, Deniz Kent, Ph.D., Declan Jones in 2020.
Who are Prolific Machines's investors?
Prolific Machines's investors include Baruch Future Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Darco Capital, Mayfield Fund, Solari Capital, Tet Ventures.
How much funding has Prolific Machines raised?
Prolific Machines has disclosed $54.6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Prolific Machines headquartered?
Prolific Machines is headquartered in Emeryville, US.