What is EpiBiome?
Founded in 2013 in the San Francisco Bay Area, EpiBiome operates at the intersection of genomics and synthetic biology. The company has engineered a sophisticated, automated platform designed to identify and develop phage-based therapies with precision. By utilizing advanced bioinformatics and machine learning, EpiBiome addresses the critical challenge of pathogen resistance, offering a novel alternative to traditional antimicrobial treatments. Its participation in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS ecosystem further validates its technical architecture and market potential within the competitive biotech landscape.
How much funding has EpiBiome raised?
EpiBiome has raised a total of $12.6M across 3 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$5.6M
Series A
$6M
Debt
$1M
Private Equity (2015): $5.6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2016): $6M led by SV Tech Ventures and ChinaRock Capital Management
Debt (2016): $1M supported by Silicon Valley Bank
Key Investors in EpiBiome
Silicon Valley Bank
SVB Financial Group offers commercial and private banking, asset management, private wealth management, brokerage & investment services, funds management, and business valuation services. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
ChinaRock Capital Management
CRCM L.P. is a registered investment adviser based in San Francisco, operating since 2012. The firm provides investment advisory services to clients, focusing on tailored financial strategies.
SV Tech Ventures
A venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting high-growth technology and life science companies through strategic capital allocation and operational guidance.
What's next for EpiBiome?
With this major enterprise-level funding, EpiBiome is poised to transition from its research-heavy development phase into a more robust commercialization strategy. The focus will likely shift toward accelerating the clinical validation of its phage cocktails and expanding its automated discovery pipeline. As the firm continues to refine its directed evolution technologies, it remains well-positioned to disrupt the antimicrobial market, providing scalable solutions for global health challenges. Investors are closely monitoring the company's ability to translate its genomic insights into tangible therapeutic outcomes, marking a critical juncture in its corporate lifecycle.
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