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Octant Bio

www.octant.bio

 
Octant is a well-backed team of experienced scientists and entrepreneurs exploring new frontiers of biology. We are applying next-generation DNA sequencing, gene synthesis, and gene editing to revolutionize drug discovery in a quest for safer, more effective, and cheaper drugs.
  • Number of Employees: 25-100
  • Annual Revenue: $0-1 Million

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Funding

Octant Bio raised $30M on 05/20/2020

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