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BenchSci

Biotech & Life Sciences · Toronto, Canada · Founded 2015

BenchSci is a startup that operates in the biotechnology sector, specifically focusing on preclinical research and development (R&D). The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) and proprietary visual machine learning to create a comprehensive map of disease biology. This map is built using data from published experiments, internal data, vendor catalogs, and ontology datasets. The aim is to help scientists understand existing research, thereby increasing the efficiency and yield of their R&D efforts. BenchSci's primary product is ASCEND, a preclinical R&D platform. This platform uses patented machine learning technology to extract evidence from various data sources. It is designed to assist scientists across different therapeutic areas and at any stage of a research project. ASCEND helps in hypothesis generation, developing experimental approaches, and identifying risks from preclinical experiments. The company's business model revolves around providing this platform to scientists and research organizations. By offering a tool that can augment due diligence, accelerate research, and reduce risks, BenchSci is able to generate revenue. The platform's intuitive interface and easy deployment across an enterprise make it a valuable tool for its clients. In summary, BenchSci operates in the biotech market, serving scientists and research organizations. It uses AI and machine learning to extract and organize data, which is then used to assist in preclinical R&D. The company generates income by providing its ASCEND platform to clients. Keywords: Biotechnology, Preclinical Research, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Disease Biology, Data Extraction, Research and Development, Risk Identification, Hypothesis Generation, Enterprise Deployment.

Valuation
$100–500M
Latest valuation · 2023
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Headcount
100–500
Current team size
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Total funding Pre-IPO
$100–500M
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Investors

13 investors on BenchSci's cap table

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Seed 6 investors entered at this stage
Ontario Centre of Innovation
Two Small Fish Ventures
Real Ventures
Golden Venture Partners
Afore Capital
Radical Investments
Series A 4 investors entered at this stage
Inovia Capital
Gradient Ventures
F-Prime
Northleaf
Series B+ 3 investors entered at this stage
TCV
Golden Ventures
Generation Investment Management

Global footprint

Where BenchSci has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
6 countries with
team presence
🇨🇦 Canada81.7%
🇺🇸 United States9.8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom6.8%
🇧🇷 Brazil0.8%
🇮🇪 Ireland0.4%
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Talent graph

The shape of BenchSci's talent

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26 team members profilednamed & role-tagged by Dealroom
265 employeestotal headcount
3 executives & foundersidentified by name
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about BenchSci

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