Helico Bio
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- May 2022
Total raised
- $1.3M
Investors
- 2
About Helico Bio
Founded in 2020 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Rau Bio Limited, dba Helico Bio, is a biopharmaceutical company that produces therapeutic compounds from plants. Ilya Vensky (CEO), Wayman Puna (CTO), and Xiaoming Wang (CIO) are the co-founders of the company. The company specializes in computational algorithms that enable swift and precise identification of target molecules. These algorithms reduce the need for experimentation on living organisms. Helico combines advanced computational science with plant biology to produce environmentally friendly compounds, including proteins, antibodies, and enzymes. The company's expertise lies in the development of stable production lines, selecting host plants, cellular compartments, and growth timelines to maximize yields. Its line of services includes the design of molecular production, computational biology and bioinformatics, plant physiology improvements, and contract manufacturing of biologics. In addition to production, Helico collaborates with partners to pioneer extraction and purification methods, ensuring end products.
Who invested in Helico Bio
2 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
May 17, 2022
Amount
$1.3M
Investors
Questions about Helico Bio
Who invested in Helico Bio?
Helico Bio has 2 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Helico Bio raised?
Helico Bio has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Helico Bio last raise money?
Helico Bio's most recent round on record is a Seed, in May 2022.
What does Helico Bio do?
Founded in 2020 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Rau Bio Limited, dba Helico Bio, is a biopharmaceutical company that produces therapeutic compounds from plants.
Where is Helico Bio headquartered?
Helico Bio is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
Which VCs invest in companies like Helico Bio?
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