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HelixNano
Biotech & Life Sciences · Cambridge, United States · Founded 2013
Uses artificial intelligence to help cure genetic diseases MoreLess
HelixNano is a biotechnology startup that operates in the field of mRNA (messenger RNA) technology. In simple terms, mRNA is a type of genetic material that our bodies use to build proteins. HelixNano is leveraging this technology to create treatments that are faster, cheaper, and more accessible than traditional methods. Their primary market is the healthcare sector, particularly in the development of vaccines and other medical treatments.
The company's business model is based on research and development of mRNA technologies. They aim to reduce the time and cost of experiments, which traditionally take months or years and cost millions, to weeks and thousands. This is achieved by focusing on improving mRNA from first principles, essentially rethinking the way we approach biology.
HelixNano's revenue generation is likely to come from the commercialization of its technologies, either through the sale of developed treatments or through partnerships with other healthcare companies. A recent example of their work is the development of a variant-resistant COVID-19 vaccine candidate, which is currently moving towards clinical trials.
The company values a decentralized and diverse team, believing that every individual scientist can have a significant impact on the company's direction. This approach encourages innovation and the exploration of new ideas, which can lead to the development of powerful technologies.
Keywords: Biotechnology, mRNA Technology, Healthcare, Vaccines, Research and Development, Innovation, Decentralization, Diversity, Cost-Efficient, Time-Efficient.
Company overview
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United States
- Employees
- 16
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 65.0
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest May 2025
- Capital deployed
- $0
- Preferred round
- CORPORATE SPINOUT
Valuation & funding
HelixNano funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2022 | — | — | Yes VC | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Mar 2022 | $45M | $180M | Yes VC · Milano Investment Partners | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2021 | $0 | — | Yes VC | — |
| SEEDEquity / VC | Jan 2021 | $0 | — | SVT Ventures · The Venture Collective · MetaPlanet | — |
| CONVERTIBLEEquity / VC | May 2020 | $50K | — | Undisclosed | — |
| CONVERTIBLE✓Equity / VC | Nov 2019 | Ari Helgason · Ingvar Helgason | — | ||
| GRANT✓Other financing | Feb 2019 | Schmidt Futures | ↗ | ||
| CONVERTIBLE✓Equity / VC | Feb 2018 | Starlight Ventures | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Mar 2017 | Y Combinator | ↗ | ||
| CONVERTIBLE✓Equity / VC | Dec 2016 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 |
Growth signals
HelixNano website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for HelixNano is 730 monthly website visits, up 812.5% over the last three months. HelixNano's team declined 20% over the past year.
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