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A precision-pathogen-testing startup a day keeps the FOMO away
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Startup of the Year: Daily Dealflow
most promising and innovative startups from around the world.
Daily Dealflow newsletter delivers one seed-stage startup a day, every work day.
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Aperiomics
Helping chronically sick patients finally get answers, Aperiomics is the ONLY company able to identify EVERY known bacteria, virus, parasite and fungus!
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Aperiomics is the only company identifying every known bacteria, DNA virus, fungi and parasite. Clinicians and patients call on Aperiomics to help identify infections that other tests cannot. The only company of its kind and scope in the world, Aperiomics identifies every known pathogen (bacteria, virus, fungi or parasite) in a single test via deep metagenomic shotgun sequencing of DNA from any sample, be it patient, environmental, or otherwise. This complete genetic fingerprint of that sample is then compared to the Aperiomics Microbial Database™- a comprehensive database of microorganisms, including the world’s largest collection of pathogens. This breakthrough, only possible through Aperiomics, can be used to accurately identify unknown/chronic infections, limit the use of antibiotics and solve difficult medical cases. Patients and their families often contact Aperiomics directly after hearing about our successes in helping others. Aperiomics is supported by the National Science Foundation. It was named Life Sciences Innovator of the Year in 2016 and Startup of the Year in 2018.
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⚙️ Product Stage
First full release
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🏭 Industries
Health & Wellness, Medical
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🤑 Fundraising Status
Actively raising
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📈 Last Funding Stage
Seed
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💸 Total Funding to Date
undisclosed
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Big Wins
This has been an exciting period of recognition and growth for Aperiomics. Established (founders of media company Tech.Co) has named Aperiomics the 2018 Startup of the Year for its innovation and the important work Aperiomics does to help people suffering from chronic infection. Earlier this month Icenhour won a $20,000 prize by The Vinetta Project, a NYC-born collective that aims to close the gender-based VC funding gap by connecting female founders and investors. In September, Aperiomics announced that the National Science Foundation awarded it an additional $229,000. Over the past two years, Aperiomics has received more than $1.6 million from the NSF. In 2017, the company closed a seed round of funding, raising $512,000 that was led by Pipeline Angels, a national network of new and seasoned women angel investors. The company was named “Life Sciences Innovator of the Year” in 2016.
Despite extremely limited sales/marketing resources to date, Aperiomics has secured 350+ customers, helped ~ 950+ patients, and generated $1.5M+ revenues since January 1, 2017. We are FIRST to market and seek to maintain this leader position. The sequencing market is moving fast, necessitating aggressive sales & marketing to ensure market penetration. Due to the specialized and highly technical nature of Aperiomics service, sales and marketing will be handled through direct sales. Peer-reviewed publications, case studies, conference presentations, social media, inbound marketing, and trade shows will be the primary methods for marketing.
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Contact the Founder
Crystal Icenhour
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