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Shift Bioscience

Cambridge, GB · 3 known investors

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Shift Bioscience develops siRNA therapeutics for cell rejuvenation, using a target identification platform that has identified an anti-fibrotic candidate initially aimed at liver fibrosis. The company works in the aging and longevity biotech field, having discovered novel aging targets linked to disease states.

Founders & leadership

DIDaniel Ives
Daniel IvesinFounder & CEODaniel Ives holds a PhD in computational biology from the University of Cambridge and founded Shift Bioscience in 2017, where he serves as CEO developing siRNA therapeutics targeting aging-related conditions.
BSBrendan Swain
Brendan SwaininCo-founder & CSOCo-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Shift Bioscience, which develops RNA therapeutics targeting cellular aging pathways for age-related diseases.

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$16M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

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Life Biosciences8 shared keywordsLongevity company with diversified therapies to extend healthy human lifespan
Dropletbiosci8 shared keywordsDroplet Biosciences develops cancer diagnostics with a focus on liquid biopsy and precision oncology. The company works in the molecular diagnostics space for cancer detection and personalized medicine.
Mammoth Biosciences7 shared keywordsMammoth Bio develops technology to read and write the code of life, operating in the biotechnology sector.
Transition Bio7 shared keywordsTransition Bio applies methods from physics, chemistry, biology, and machine learning to study protein biophysics—including protein aggregation, self-assembly, and protein-protein interactions—for developing therapeutics targeting health and disease. The company is a platform-based biotherapeutics developer founded on academic research from the University of Cambridge.
Twist Bioscience5 shared keywordsTwist Bioscience develops a silicon-based synthetic DNA manufacturing platform that produces high-quality DNA, genes, and NGS reagents for customers in medicine, agriculture, and industrial chemicals. The platform enables faster and more affordable DNA synthesis at scale with customizable high-throughput capabilities.

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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
SHIFT BIOSCIENCE LIMITED
Company number
10793871
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 May 2017
Registered office
Salisbury House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2LA
Nature of business (SIC)
72110 — Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Previous names
NEXTNEURAL LIMITED (20172017)
Accounts
last made up to 30 Jun 2025 · next due 31 Mar 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 13 Apr 2026 · next due 27 Apr 2027

Current officers · 8

  • Andrew Fraley director, appointed 13 Mar 2026
  • Daniel Jeremy Ives director, appointed 30 May 2017
  • Jonathan Simon Milner director, appointed 11 Jun 2024
  • Alexander Thomas Pasteur director, appointed 4 Feb 2022
  • David Gifford Leathes Prior director, appointed 1 Aug 2025
  • Timothy Shan Rea director, appointed 11 Jun 2024
  • Laurence Edward Reid director, appointed 1 Aug 2025
  • Brendan Michael Swain director, appointed 17 Jan 2022

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 16 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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What does Shift Bioscience do?
Shift Bioscience develops siRNA therapeutics for cell rejuvenation, using a target identification platform that has identified an anti-fibrotic candidate initially aimed at liver fibrosis. The company works in the aging and longevity biotech field, having discovered novel aging targets linked to disease states.
Who founded Shift Bioscience?
Shift Bioscience was founded by Daniel Ives, Brendan Swain.
Who are Shift Bioscience's investors?
Shift Bioscience's investors include F-Prime Capital, Kindred Capital.
How much funding has Shift Bioscience raised?
Shift Bioscience has disclosed $16M raised across 1 round.
Where is Shift Bioscience headquartered?
Shift Bioscience is headquartered in Cambridge, GB.