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Helix
Population genomics and viral surveillance company
- 201-500 employees
- Healthcare
- B2B
- Personal health
- Big data
- Biology
- SaaS
- Downtown, San Mateo, CA
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Company mission
To empower every person to improve their life through their DNA.
14% employee growth in 12 months
Our take
Helix is a population genomics company working at the intersection of clinical care, research, and genomics. The end-to-end platform produced by Helix enables healthcare systems to achieve better outcomes, while also providing valuable information for life science companies. Understanding genetics is a valuable tool for businesses as they can deliver products and services that are designed specifically for the individual DNA of consumers, drastically increasing their safety and effectiveness.
The Helix platform delivers some incredibly complex clinical research data, which makes it possible for a variety of businesses to gain genetic insight. The company also stores data in large quantities, making it flexible and readily accessible for its clients.
Many companies are working in the space such as 23andMe, MyHeritage, Orig3n and Ancestry. They are all fighting for a share of the genetics market, predicted to be worth $55 billion by 2025.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Time Away
- Wellness Program
- 401K
- Commuter Benefits
- Health Benefits
Company values
- Know your impact - We are all accountable for the health and success of Helix
- Bridge the gap - We thrive at the intersection of different disciplines
- Be resilient - We never shy away from obstacles and we do not fear failure
- Integrity, integrity, integrity - We do the right thing, even when it’s hard
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2021
$50m
SERIES C
Jul 2020
$33m
GRANT
Total funding: $411m
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Leadership
James Lu
(CEO & Board Member)MD/PhD from Baylor College of Medicine. Senior Engineer at Merck, Research Fellow at Wellcome Trust. Co-founded Helix in 2015.
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