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Watchmaker Genomics

Boulder, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 277 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Watchmaker Genomics develops and manufactures purpose-designed enzymes, reagents, and workflows for molecular biology and genomics applications, including inherited disease, somatic oncology, transcriptomics, and epigenomics research. It operates as an OEM supplier serving genomics technology developers and high-throughput sequencing labs.

Founders & leadership

Watchmaker Genomics was founded in 2018 by John Foskett.

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John FoskettFounder
BDBrian Deneau
Brian DeneauinChief Operating and Finance OfficerHe holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Purdue University and is a certified public accountant with prior healthcare industry experience in strategic planning, management, and operations.
SPStephen Picone
Stephen PiconeinCo-Founder
BKBrian Kudlow
Brian KudlowinCo-Founder
TFTrey Foskett
Trey FoskettinChief Executive Officer
KSKerri Stellato
Kerri StellatoinChief Commercial Officer
EVEric van der Walt
Eric van der WaltinChief Innovation Officer and Managing Director, South AfricaHe has extensive research and development experience in biotechnology, with expertise in DNA sequencing, cell culture, and genomics.
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Paul McEwanNamed on SEC filing
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Christopher McGuinnessNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$48.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2022

$40MraisedJun 2022 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen PiconeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Brian KudlowExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Brian DeneauExecutive Officer
  • Paul McEwanDirector, Promoter
  • Victor TongDirector
  • John FoskettExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$40M
Amount sold
$40M
First sale
May 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$8.3MraisedDec 2020 · 27 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul McEwanDirector, Promoter
  • Christopher McGuinnessDirector
  • John FoskettExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Brian DeneauExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen PiconeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Brian KudlowExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$8.3M
Amount sold
$8.3M
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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 Watchmaker Genomics do?
Watchmaker Genomics develops and manufactures purpose-designed enzymes, reagents, and workflows for molecular biology and genomics applications, including inherited disease, somatic oncology, transcriptomics, and epigenomics research. It operates as an OEM supplier serving genomics technology developers and high-throughput sequencing labs.
Who founded Watchmaker Genomics?
Watchmaker Genomics was founded by John Foskett in 2018.
Who are Watchmaker Genomics's investors?
Watchmaker Genomics's investors include Decheng Capital, Eclipse Ventures.
How much funding has Watchmaker Genomics raised?
Watchmaker Genomics has disclosed $48.3M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Watchmaker Genomics headquartered?
Watchmaker Genomics is headquartered in Boulder, US.