Genetics Startups in Africa

Step into the thriving world of Genetics startups in Africa, where innovators are rewriting the rules and redefining what's possible. Our carefully curated list is your passport to explore the trailblazers who are shaping this dynamic sector. Discover their bold solutions, game-changing products, and out-of-the-box thinking as they forge new paths in Genetics.

Cummulative Funding

$50.6M+

Total # of Companies

3

Total Deal Count

6

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

29

List of Genetics startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

54gene addresses the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian.

Series B

$ 45,000,000

2019

2.

AzarGen is a biotech company focused on developing human therapeutic proteins using advanced genetic engineering & synthetic biology

Series B

$ 3,100,000

2009

3.

Scientifically-robust nutrigenomics (personalised nutrition guided by your own genetic stack). Practitioner education & genomic reporting

Series A

$ 2,500,000

2018

54Gene

Founded

2019

Overview

54gene addresses the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian.

Last round

Series B

Total raised

$ 45,000,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2009

Overview

AzarGen is a biotech company focused on developing human therapeutic proteins using advanced genetic engineering & synthetic biology

Last round

Series B

Total raised

$ 3,100,000

Employee

1-10

Founded

2018

Overview

Scientifically-robust nutrigenomics (personalised nutrition guided by your own genetic stack). Practitioner education & genomic reporting

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 2,500,000

Employee

11-50

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