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Astromech raises $20M to build a biological operating system that can forecast evolutionary change

Astromech, an artificial intelligence startup developing models that can predict biological change, has raised $20 million in funding, lifting its valuation to $3.8 billion. The round was led by biotechnology investor Bob Nelsen, with participation from Peak 6, NeoGenesis Capital, Builders VC, and CAZ Investments, bringing the company's total amount raised to an undisclosed figure.

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Astromech raises $20M to build a biological operating system that can forecast evolutionary change
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By Mike WheatleySource:

SiliconANGLEAn artificial intelligence startup called Astromech that’s developing models that can predict biological change has raised $20 million in funding, lifting its valuation to $3.8 billion. The round was led by biotechnology investor Bob Nelsen and saw the participation of Peak 6, NeoGenesis Capital, Builders VC and CAZ Investments, bringing the company’s total amount raised […]

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