Mandrake Bio
Bengaluru, India
◆ Total Raised
$1.9M
◆ Stage
pre-seed
◆ Location
Bengaluru, India
◆ Founded
2025
◆ Team size
1-10
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◆ About Mandrake Bio
Bengaluru-based biotechnology startup using artificial intelligence to design new gene-editing enzymes for agriculture and healthcare.
◆ What sets it apart
They combine mobile genetic elements with AI-powered protein engineering to create de novo gene editors from first principles, unlike competitors relying on natural enzyme variants.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
ModelSaaS
CustomerAgriculture companies, healthcare/pharma firms, longevity research institutions, and climate resilience organizations
◆ Notable
- Won a protein binder design competition with 12,000+ designs and only 1 strong binder as a weekend side-project
- Funded by some of India's top VCs and angels
- Building foundational AI stack for biology with large-scale data engines and generative design systems
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- NXT Activatepre-seed
◆ Funding rounds
◆ Explore the market
◆ FAQ
What does Mandrake Bio do?
Bengaluru-based biotechnology startup using artificial intelligence to design new gene-editing enzymes for agriculture and healthcare.
Where is Mandrake Bio based?
Mandrake Bio is based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2025.
How much has Mandrake Bio raised?
Mandrake Bio has raised $1.9M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.
Who has invested in Mandrake Bio?
Investors in Mandrake Bio include India's best VCs and Angels.