Bioinformatics Startups in Africa

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Bioinformatics in West Africa is gaining momentum. Yemaachi Biotechnology and IndyGeneUS AI are pioneering the field, focusing on genomics and precision medicine. Local leaders see immense potential in harnessing genetic data for healthcare, research, and agriculture. However, infrastructure and funding gaps remain challenges.

Cummulative Funding

$5.8M+

Total # of Companies

3

Total Deal Count

9

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

16

List of Bioinformatics startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Yemaachi is a biotech company that is working to lower the economic burden of cancer.

Grant

$ 4,125,000

2020

2.

IndyGeneUS AI is a US-based, pan-African Bioinformatics starttup

Grant

$ 1,745,000

2020

3.

Bixbio is a biotechnology company working to unlock the potential of diverse genetic data in Africa to transform the field of precision medicine.

Seed

Undisclosed

2020

Founded

2020

Overview

Yemaachi is a biotech company that is working to lower the economic burden of cancer.

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 4,125,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2020

Overview

IndyGeneUS AI is a US-based, pan-African Bioinformatics starttup

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 1,745,000

Employee

2-10

BixBio

Founded

2020

Overview

Bixbio is a biotechnology company working to unlock the potential of diverse genetic data in Africa to transform the field of precision medicine.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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