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Reverie Labs

DefunctYC W18

Boston, US · Founded 2017 · 29 employees · 24 known investors

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Reverie Labs develops cancer treatments designed to cross the blood-brain barrier and treat tumors in the central nervous system.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

Reverie Labs was founded in 2017 by Ankit Gupta, Connor Duffy, and Jonah Kallenbach.

AGAnkit Gupta
Ankit GuptaCo-Founder, CTO (acquired by Ginkgo)2017–2024Ankit Gupta is a General Partner at Y Combinator. He previously served as CTO and co-founder at Reverie Labs, a biotech company focused on machine learning-driven drug development, which was acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks in February 2024. He holds a degree in computer science from Harvard University.30 Under 30 2023
CDConnor Duffy
Connor DuffyCo-Founder2017–2018
JKJonah Kallenbach
Jonah KallenbachCo-founder & CEO2017–202430 Under 30 2023
DH
Doug HamiltonPrincipal Talent Acquisition Partneruntil 2024

Investors · 24

Lifeforce Capitallisted by Lifeforce CapitalChevy Chase · $500K – $5M

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BoxGroupreportedNew York · $250K – $1M

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First Round CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $20M

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Hack VCreportedPalo Alto · $3M

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NeoreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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Ridgeback CapitalreportedNew York

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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Funding

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$50M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021

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Frequently asked questions

What does Reverie Labs do?
Reverie Labs develops cancer treatments designed to cross the blood-brain barrier and treat tumors in the central nervous system.
Who founded Reverie Labs?
Reverie Labs was founded by Ankit Gupta, Connor Duffy, Jonah Kallenbach in 2017.
Who are Reverie Labs's investors?
Reverie Labs's investors include Dorm Room, Lifeforce Capital, Ruvento Ventures Pte Ltd., UNCOMMON DENOMINATOR, Wireframe Ventures, Wormhole Capital, Y Combinator, Array Ventures Management Llc and 16 more.
How much funding has Reverie Labs raised?
Reverie Labs has disclosed $50M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Reverie Labs headquartered?
Reverie Labs is headquartered in Boston, US.