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§ Private Profile · 2155 Delaware Ave 225, Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
Ontera is a company.
Ontera has raised $24.5M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Ontera.
Ontera has raised $24.5M in total across 1 funding round.
Ontera builds diagnostic platforms using silicon nanopore chips and proprietary biochemistry. These systems enable precise, single-molecule detection of DNA, RNA, and analytes. The company creates portable, point-of-use devices, providing rapid molecular analysis for accessible health insights beyond traditional laboratories.
Founded in 2011 as Two Pore Guys by UC Santa Cruz scientists Trevor Morin, Dan Heller, and William Dunbar, their academic expertise sparked the insight to leverage nanopores for molecular analysis. This vision transformed diagnostics, offering sophisticated information through compact, user-friendly technology. The company later rebranded to Ontera.
Ontera’s technology serves diverse life science sectors, from medical diagnostics to environmental monitoring and agriculture. Its vision is to democratize access to critical molecular information. By providing simple, fast, and cost-effective diagnostic tools at the point of need, Ontera enhances human and environmental health.
Key people at Ontera.
Ontera has raised $24.5M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $24.5M Series A in April 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2017 | $24.5M Series A | Vinod Khosla | — | Announced |
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Ontera has raised $24.5M in total across 1 funding round.
Ontera's investors include Vinod Khosla.