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Quorum Bio
Founded 2022 · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors
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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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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2023 | $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.
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, Collaborative Fund, FTW Ventures, Juniper, Overwater Ventures Llc, Chemistry, Craft Ventures, Pace Capital.