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Quantum Biosystems

1455 Adams Drive, Suite 1016, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA

Overview

Quantum Biosystems is an Osaka, Japan-based company applying quantum mechanics to the development of single-molecule DNA sequencers. Its core product effort targets innovative single-molecule DNA and RNA sequencers. The company raised ¥2.4 billion in a Series B funding round. New backers in the round included Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (MUCAP), alongside existing investors JAFCO, UTEC and Mizuho Capital. Quantum says it will use the proceeds to accelerate development of its DNA/RNA sequencers. The company is led by co-founder, president and CEO Toshihiko Honkura.

Total raised
$20M
Funding rounds
1
Latest round
Series B
Latest activity
Feb 2015

Industries

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
  • Quantum Computing
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Recent funding

  1. Series B

    Feb 2015

    $20M

Team

No current team members are available.