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Algen Biotechnologies (YC W20) — Using CRISPR to find treatments for cancer and inflammation

Algen Biotechnologies appears in Y Combinator's company directory in the Winter 2020 batch, listed 2025-10-06. Using CRISPR to find treatments for cancer and inflammation.

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Algen Biotechnologies: Accepted into Y Combinator Winter 2020

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Algen Biotechnologies

New accelerator entry · 2025-10-06 · the record

Winter 2020
batch
15
people
Early
stage
United States of America
region
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In their words

Algen is using CRISPR to uncover disease-driving RNA messages to find treatments for cancer, inflammation and diseases with high unmet needs. We are harnessing the power of CRISPR and machine learning to find first-in-class drugs that modulate RNA messages at single-cell resolution. Algen's founders are bioengineer from Jennifer Doudna Lab and biotech commercialization expert, teamed up with experienced pharmaceutical executives.

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BatchWinter 2020
Announced2025-10-06
StageEarly
StatusActive
Team size15
IndustryHealthcare
Sub-industryHealthcare -> Drug Discovery and Delivery
SectorsCRISPR, Biotech, Therapeutics, Drug discovery, AI
RegionsUnited States of America, America / Canada
BasedSan Francisco, CA, USA
HiringNo
Sitehttps://www.algenbio.com/
Previously known asAlgen Biotechnologies, Inc.

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Last updated 2026-09-26
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