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Broken String Biosciences
Biotech & Life Sciences · Cambridge, United Kingdom · Founded 2020
Enhancing the safety of cell and gene therapies through comprehensive genome stability assessments MoreLess
Broken String Biosciences is a genomics company that operates in the biotechnology sector. The company is developing a technology platform that speeds up the characterization of new genome editing technologies. This is expected to pave the way for the next generation of cell and gene therapies. The company's vision is to make these therapies safer, more efficient, and affordable for patients.
The company's primary technology, INDUCE-seq™, is a DNA break mapping technology. This technology provides detailed information about how genome editors interact with and modify our genomes. This information is crucial for the efficient development of new genome editing systems and will open up many new targets within the genome for therapeutic development.
Broken String Biosciences serves clients in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors, including scientific leaders and world-renowned organizations. The company's business model is based on partnerships and collaborations to further develop and apply its technology.
The company generates revenue by licensing its technology to other companies and research institutions. It also makes money by providing services related to its technology, such as data analysis and consulting.
Broken String Biosciences is backed by Illumina and Tencent and is based at the Wellcome Genome Campus in Cambridge, UK. The company recently appointed Gavin Burns as Vice President of Quality and Operations, indicating a focus on quality assurance and operational efficiency.
Keywords: Genomics, Biotechnology, Genome Editing, Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, INDUCE-seq™, DNA Break Mapping, Partnerships, Illumina, Tencent.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 35
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 71.1
Valuation & funding
Broken String Biosciences funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Oct 2025 | $5.9M | $77M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Jul 2025 | $331K | — | UK Research and Innovation | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2023 | $15M | $62M | Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures · Illumina Ventures · HERAN Partners · Tencent | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Sep 2021 | $4M | $16M | Illumina Ventures | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Feb 2021 | $0 | — | Illumina Ventures | ↗ |
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | Jan 2020 | Cardiff University | ↗ |
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 12 |
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