# Helical

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/helical

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Luxembourg
- Website: www.helical.bio
- Total disclosed funding: $10M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 13, 2026)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Helical is a Luxembourg-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence applications to enhance the efficiency of biopharmaceutical research, offering innovative tools for experimental design and biological evaluations.Founded in 2024, Helical focuses on delivering artificial intelligence solutions that streamline biopharmaceutical research processes. The company has secured funding through its SEED round, raising USD 10.000 mn on April 13, 2026, led by Redalpine, with participation from Gradient Ventures, BoxGroup, and Frst Capital. Helical is headquartered in Luxembourg.Helical AI provides advanced products aimed at improving biopharmaceutical research efficiency through artificial intelligence. Key offerings include the Virtual Lab, which allows biologists to perform experiments without coding, and the Model Factory, designed for machine learning engineers with tools for model customization and experiment tracking. These solutions serve large pharmaceutical R&D teams and are applicable in areas like neurology and immunology, allowing clients in North America, Europe, and Asia to enhance experimental hit rates.Helical AI operates on a subscription-based revenue model targeting large pharmaceutical and biotech firms. Clients pay to access the Virtual Lab and Model Factory, which are tailored to their specific needs, although pricing details are not disclosed. The revenue structure is built around supporting research and development initiatives within the life sciences sector.In April 2026, Helical raised USD 10.000 mn in Seed funding, which will be utilized to expand across top 20 pharmaceutical programs and grow the science and engineering team. The company plans to release new products aimed at further enhancing research capabilities and targets expansion into additional geographic markets. Specific timelines for these initiatives will be defined as they progress.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 13, 2026, $10M — Frst Capital, BoxGroup, Redalpine, Gradient Ventures

## Investors

- Frst Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/frst-capital) — Seed
- BoxGroup (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boxgroup) — Seed
- Redalpine (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redalpine) — Seed
- Gradient Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gradient-ventures) — Seed