Element Biosciences
Life science company democratizing access to advanced biological tools
- 201-500 employees
- B2B
- Enterprise
- Deep Tech
- Biology
- Science
- Sorrento Mesa, San Diego, CA
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Company mission
To empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity, and open the world of biology to new possibilities.
Our take
Element Bioscience specializes in advanced DNA sequencing and multi-omics technology. Its products offer powerful tools for researchers by combining various biological analyses into a single platform. Allowing scientists to examine DNA, RNA, proteins and other cellular components more efficiently and affordably.
The company aims to democratize access to these cutting-edge genomic tools, making high-quality, flexible and cost-effective solutions available to a broader range of researchers. By improving the accessibility and functionality of their technology, Element is accelerating scientific discoveries and enabling breakthroughs in understanding biological systems.
Element Bioscience has continued to expand through innovation and partnerships. In 2025, it announced a collaboration with SOPHiA GENETICS to combine AI-powered analytics with its sequencing systems, helping researchers generate insights more efficiently. The company has also introduced new technology, including the VITARI sequencing system, aimed at lowering the cost of whole genome sequencing and making advanced genomics more accessible to labs of all sizes.
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Benefits
- Your physical wellbeing: Get your sweat on at local EXOS gyms. Enjoy free personal coaching, group fitness classes, sports and more.
- Your emotional wellbeing: Live a healthier, happier life through our partnership with Spring Health. From meditation exercises to free counseling, Spring Health offers a range of services to support you.
- Identity theft protection
- Access to discounted tickets, merchandise, and tips
- Your financial wellbeing: Grow your savings with expert financial planning advice and stock options that let you share the success of Element.
- Your social wellbeing: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with flexible time off, paid parental leave, and even pet insurance!
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Premier mental health care
- Flexible spending accounts & health savings accounts
- Paid parental leave
- $10,000 fertility benefit
- Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid Short and Long-term disability coverage
- Grow your savings with a 401(k) match and stock options that let you share the success of Element
- Paid flexible time off for full-time exempt and non-exempt employees
- Pet Insurance
- Free access to 3 local Alexandria EXOS gyms
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jul 2024
$277m
SERIES D
Jun 2021
$276m
SERIES C
Total funding: $678m
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Leadership
Molly He
(CEO)Molly has more than 20 years of experience in technology innovation and management in the biotechnology and health industries. Previously a Senior Director of Scientific Research at Illumina, where they won the Innovation Award twice.
Michael Previte
(Co-Founder, CTO, SVP & R&D)Michael was previously an Associate Principal Scientist at Illumina. While there, they pioneered innovations in advanced sequencing technology for both single-molecular and ensemble-based methods.
Matthew Kellinger
(Co-Founder)Matthew earned their PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. They previously worked as a Staff Scientist at Illumina where they focused on protein engineering to support and develop the future of genome sequencing.