Bioptimus Secures $35M to Pioneer Universal AI Foundation Model for Advancing Biological Research and Innovation

Bioptimus is pioneering the development of a universal AI foundation model for biology.

Bioptimus Secures $35M to Pioneer Universal AI Foundation Model for Advancing Biological Research and Innovation
Source: Bioptimus


Company Name: Bioptimus
Location: Paris, France
Sector: Biotechnology
Funding Details: Raised $35M, led by Sofinnova Partners, and Bpifrance Large Venture, with participation from Frst, Cathay Innovation, Headline, Hummingbird, NJF Capital, Owkin, Top Harvest Capital, and tech entrepreneur Xavier Niel.
Purpose of Investment: To expand operations and development efforts.

Leadership: CEO Jean-Philippe Vert
Product: A universal AI foundation model for biology, aimed at connecting various biological scales—from molecules to organisms—using generative AI. This approach seeks to accelerate scientific research and innovation in biomedicine and beyond.

About Company: Bioptimus is pioneering the development of a universal AI foundation model for biology. The company's mission is to utilize generative AI to bridge the gap across different scales of biology, facilitating scientific breakthroughs and biotechnological advancements.