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Building new tools and methods to image microbes and describe their environments for research

South Brunswick, United StatesFounded 2020Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2026
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Kanvas Biosciences

Kanvas Bio operates at the intersection of advanced imaging technology and microbiome research to revolutionize therapeutic discovery and human health. The company’s core offering is a full-stack technology platform that provides detailed spatial mapping of host-microbiome interactions. This platform enables researchers to visualize and understand the complex relationships between the human body and its microbiome, which has been a largely unexplored area until now. Kanvas Bio serves pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and healthcare providers who are focused on developing new treatments and interventions based on microbiome science. The company operates in the biotechnology and healthcare markets, where there is a growing interest in microbiome-based therapies. The business model of Kanvas Bio involves providing its advanced imaging tools and data analytics as a service to its clients. Additionally, the company is developing its own pipeline of live biotherapeutics designed to modulate the microbiome for various health conditions. Revenue is generated through service contracts, licensing agreements, and potentially through the commercialization of its proprietary therapeutics. Kanvas Bio is headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and San Francisco, CA, and is committed to inclusivity, diversity, and respect within its team. Keywords: microbiome, spatial mapping, imaging technology, therapeutic discovery, biotherapeutics, healthcare, biotechnology, data analytics, pharmaceutical, research institutions.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2020
Headquarters
South Brunswick, United States
Employees
40
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
89.4/100
Industry
Health
Sub-industry
BioTechnology
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Spinout, Biotech and Pharma, DT and LS, science-based
Technology
Big Data
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

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Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AOther financing May 2026 $48M $192M Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation · Kicker Ventures · Cornell University · Triple Impact Capital
EARLY VCOther financing Jul 2024 $13M $50M Germin8 · FemHealth Ventures · Lions Capital · Pangaea Ventures
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Kanvas Biosciences website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Kanvas Biosciences is 3.4K monthly website visits, up 61.9% over the last three months. Kanvas Biosciences's team grew 11.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.4K 3-month web change+61.9% 1-year team growth+11.1%
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Investors

21 investors on the cap table

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Seed5 investors entered at this stage

  • DCVC
  • Uncommon Denominator
  • Lions Capital
  • Triple Impact Capital
  • Cooke

Series A15 investors entered at this stage

  • Germin8
  • FemHealth Ventures
  • Pangaea Ventures
  • Ki Tua Fund
  • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Kicker Ventures
  • Cornell University
  • Athos
  • Gaingels
  • Germin8 Ventures
  • Mana Ventures
  • Alumni Ventures
  • Boutique Venture Partners
  • Red Bear Ventures
  • RIT Venture Fund

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Cornell Tech
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