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Biotech startup raises $2.7M mining venom for medicine
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Integrates venom biology, artificial intelligence and experimental screening for drug discovery.
Ikigai Law advised the startup; GameChanger and Khaitan advised lead investors Speciale Invest and South Park Commons.
Funding expands molecular database, strengthens AI platform and laboratory screening capabilities.
Creating multidisciplinary teams spanning venom biology, computational science and drug discovery.
Venomics AI closed a $2.7 million pre-seed fundraise led by Speciale Invest and South Park Commons, according to a Bar and Bench report. The startup uses venom biology combined with AI and laboratory screening to identify venom-derived molecules as potential therapeutic candidates. Operators Studio also participated.
Capital will expand the company's Venom Atlas molecular database while strengthening its AI tools and lab capabilities. Venomics will hire experts in venom biology, computational science and drug discovery, then test and refine promising molecules for medical use.
format_quoteintegrates venom biology, artificial intelligence and experimental screening to identify venom-derived molecules
Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news
help What is not known yet
- Which specific diseases or conditions Venomics is targeting
- Timeline for first therapeutic candidates to reach testing
- How venom sources are obtained or sourced
forum Frequently asked questions
What exactly does Venomics AI do with venom?expand_more
It integrates venom biology, AI and experimental screening to identify venom-derived molecules as potential drugs.
Who led this funding round and who else invested?expand_more
Speciale Invest and South Park Commons led; Operators Studio also participated in the $2.7M pre-seed.
What will the money be used for?expand_more
Expanding its Venom Atlas database, strengthening AI platform, building a team and validating promising molecules.
Why did three law firms get involved?expand_more
Ikigai Law advised the startup while GameChanger and Khaitan advised the two lead investors, coordinating the complex deal.
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- Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news — Ikigai Law, GameChanger Law Advisors, Khaitan & Co act on Venomics AI pre-seed fundraise
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