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France’s Bioptimus exits stealth mode with €32M Seed funding; aims to build the first universal AI foundation model for biology

PRIVATEFeb 20, 2024

Amount Raised

$35 Million

Round Type

Seed

ParisBiotechnologyArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Investors

Xavier NielTop Harvest CapitalOwkinNJF CapitalHummingbirdHeadlineCathay InnovationBpifrance Large VentureSofinnova Partners

Description

Bioptimus, an AI-powered bioscience startup, announced its emergence from stealth mode following a seed funding round of approximately €32M, led by Sofinnova Partners and Bpifrance Large Venture with additional support from global funds based in France, including Cathay Innovation. The funding round also saw participation from top global tech investors and notable tech entrepreneur Xavier Niel.

Quick answer

Bioptimus raised $35 Million in a Seed round, dated February 20, 2024. Investors: Xavier Niel, Top Harvest Capital, Owkin, NJF Capital, Hummingbird, Headline, Cathay Innovation and Bpifrance Large Venture. Bioptimus is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.

How much did Bioptimus raise?
Bioptimus raised $35 Million in a Seed round on February 20, 2024.
Who invested in Bioptimus?
Xavier Niel, Top Harvest Capital, Owkin, NJF Capital, Hummingbird, Headline, Cathay Innovation and Bpifrance Large Venture are named as investors in this round.
What does Bioptimus do?
Bioptimus is a developer of a universal AI foundation model that connects biology at all sizes, from molecules to cells, tissues, and entire organisms.
Where is Bioptimus based and how big is it?
Bioptimus is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
Who are the decision-makers at Bioptimus?
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Companies in the same sectors as Bioptimus that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • NobleAI raised $10M (Series A) on April 2, 2024.
  • Corvex Legacy Holdings raised $24M (Seed) on April 2, 2024.
  • Corvex Legacy Holdings raised $24M on April 2, 2024.
  • Manifest Technologies raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on March 28, 2024.
  • Profluent raised $35M (Funding Round) on March 21, 2024.
  • Stanhope AI raised $2.9M (Seed) on March 20, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Bioptimus

Location

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

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Bioptimus is a developer of a universal AI foundation model that connects biology at all sizes, from molecules to cells, tissues, and entire organisms. The company's technology turns multiscale data into actionable representations, allowing clients to spark breakthrough discoveries and expedite biomedical innovation.

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