VastBiome is a DNA-first drug discovery company mapping the human gut microbiome in pursuit of novel medicines for cancer and autoimmune disease. VastBiome’s discovery platform leverages rich metagenome sequencing, cell-free expression, and artificial intelligence to identify potent natural compounds and to scale and extend those products through synthetic biology.
| Cohorts | Healthcare |
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| Fundraising Stage | Series A |
| Founder | Kareem Barghout, Peter McCaffrey, Ayin Vala |
| Region | Hong Kong |