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54gene

Lagos, Nigeria
Founded 2019
200+ employees

About

54gene builds a pan-African genomic database to improve drug discovery and development for diseases disproportionately impacting African populations. Utilizing AI-powered analysis of this data, they identify genetic factors relevant to disease and accelerate the creation of targeted therapeutics. Their unique value proposition lies in addressing the significant underrepresentation of African genomes in existing biomedical research, enabling more effective and equitable healthcare solutions.

Technology Focus

healthcare drug discovery ml infrastructure

Quick Stats

Total Raised $45M
Founded 2019
Status private
Type startup

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