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Quorum Bio

Founded 2022 · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Mira Chaurushiyaunlockedknows Sudharsan Dwaraknath · together at Genentech (overlapped)
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Quorum Bio develops genetic engineering tools for precision fermentation, enabling the production of complex natural products using engineered non-model microbes. The company targets the food, beverage, wellness, and agriculture industries with nature-based ingredients and biocontrols to replace synthetic chemicals.

Founders & leadership

Quorum Bio was founded in 2022 by Sudharsan Dwarknath, Ph.D, Yasuo Yoshikuni, Ph.D, and Sudharsan Dwaraknath.

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Sudharsan Dwarknath, Ph.DCo-Founder & CEO
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Yasuo Yoshikuni, Ph.DCo-Founder & Advisor
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Sudharsan DwaraknathinCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerSudharsan Dwaraknath is founder and CEO of Quorum Bio, which develops synthetic biology tools to engineer microbes for producing natural ingredients and biocontrols for food, beverage, and agricultural applications.

Investors · 7

Competitors · 4

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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase I2023$181.5K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Quorum Bio do?
Quorum Bio develops genetic engineering tools for precision fermentation, enabling the production of complex natural products using engineered non-model microbes. The company targets the food, beverage, wellness, and agriculture industries with nature-based ingredients and biocontrols to replace synthetic chemicals.
Who founded Quorum Bio?
Quorum Bio was founded by Sudharsan Dwarknath, Ph.D, Yasuo Yoshikuni, Ph.D, Sudharsan Dwaraknath in 2022.
Who are Quorum Bio's investors?
Quorum Bio's investors include Ag Ventures Alliance, FTW Ventures, Juniper, Overwater Ventures Llc, Chemistry, Craft Ventures, Pace Capital.