Rev Genomics
YC S17San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · California corporation · 8 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors
Rev Genomics uses genomic selection, tissue culture, and molecular analysis to develop high-value crop cultivars for breeders and seed banks. The company creates novel plant phenotypes and provides molecular fingerprinting and breeding technology primarily for specialty crops in California.
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AgTechBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesB2BUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
Rev Genomics was founded in 2016 by Bertrand Vick and Robert John Markelz.
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$1.5MraisedMay 2019 · 36 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(c)
▶$1.5MraisedMay 2019 · 36 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Bertrand VickExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Robert John MarkelzExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Gloria E WebsterDirector, Promoter
- James Edward LongPromoter
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $50K
- First sale
- Apr 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, California, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
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 Rev Genomics do?
- Rev Genomics uses genomic selection, tissue culture, and molecular analysis to develop high-value crop cultivars for breeders and seed banks. The company creates novel plant phenotypes and provides molecular fingerprinting and breeding technology primarily for specialty crops in California.
- Who founded Rev Genomics?
- Rev Genomics was founded by Bertrand Vick, Robert John Markelz in 2016.
- Who are Rev Genomics's investors?
- Rev Genomics's investors include Y Combinator, Merida Capital Holdings.
- How much funding has Rev Genomics raised?
- Rev Genomics has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Rev Genomics headquartered?
- Rev Genomics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.