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The global leader in cutting-edge protein production technologies committed to reducing costs in the biopharmaceutical industry

Vancouver, United StatesFounded 2011Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $1.48B Market cap · 2026
Revenue $5.7M Latest reported FY
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

About AbSci

AbSci is a pioneering company in the biotech industry, focused on revolutionizing protein expression and biomanufacturing. The company operates in the biopharmaceutical market, serving clients that include pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and research institutions. AbSci's core innovation lies in its advanced protein expression platform, which features a semi-oxidizing cytoplasm and a dual inducible promoter system. These technologies allow for precise control over protein production rates, leading to higher quality and efficiency in drug manufacturing.

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One of AbSci's standout offerings is SoluPure, a chromatography-free purification method that simplifies the downstream processing of proteins. This method removes bottlenecks typically associated with traditional purification techniques, making the production process faster and more cost-effective. AbSci's high-throughput workflow can generate cell lines that produce folded, active protein products in as little as three months, significantly reducing the time and resources needed for drug development.

AbSci's business model is built around providing cutting-edge biomanufacturing solutions that introduce efficiencies and cost savings to the biotech industry. The company makes money by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, offering them proprietary technologies and services that enhance their drug discovery and manufacturing processes. By doing so, AbSci aims to replace traditional mammalian expression platforms, such as CHO cells, with its more efficient and scalable solutions.

The company is supported by a group of experienced investors and is driven by a team of passionate, imaginative, and accomplished scientists. These professionals are dedicated to challenging established industry practices and creating extraordinary tools for drug discovery and manufacturing.

In summary, AbSci is a disruptive force in the biotech industry, offering innovative solutions that streamline protein production and purification, ultimately transforming how life-changing biologics are made.

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At a glance

Founded
2011
Headquarters
Vancouver, United States
Listing
IPO 2021
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tier

Investors

23 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • Phoenix Venture Partners

Series B and later22 investors entered at this stage

  • AGC
  • Greenbridge Partners
  • Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
  • KBI Biopharma
  • Jsr
  • JSR Life Sciences
  • Columbia Ventures Corporation
  • WRF Capital
  • Casdin Capital
  • Redmile Group
  • ArrowMark Partners
  • Merck Global Health Innovation Fund
  • D1 Capital Partners
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Perceptive Advisors
  • Irving Investors
  • AMD
  • Adage Capital
  • Invus
  • Eli Lilly
  • BVF Partners
  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Employees mapped 180 incl. 18 AI specialists
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Key operators 22 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
10 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States86%
🇷🇸 Serbia5.2%
🇨🇭 Switzerland2.9%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1.5%
🇳🇱 Netherlands0.7%
Top 5 of 10 shown
Web traffic by country
31K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States31.6%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom14.2%
🏳️ Korea12.6%
🏳️ Republic of12.6%
🇨🇦 Canada10.3%
Top 5 markets shown

Patents

Estimated portfolio value
$7M

25 active patent families included in this estimate.

A patent family groups patent filings for the same invention. Source: Dealroom · PatSnap.

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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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