Abrinca Genomics obtains the CHF 150,000 Kick to advance the microbial genomics research market
16.09.2024
Tackling challenges in analytical efficiency and research innovation, the University of Bern spin-off Abrinca Genomics received the final CHF 150,000 boost from Venture Kick to accelerate comparative microbial genomics research.
 Abrinca's Co-Founders
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Biologists’ capacity to perform innovative genomic research is often hindered by their reliance on bioinformaticians for managing genomic datasets and developing custom codes to meet specific analytical needs. This operational bottleneck reduces productivity and slows research innovation in both academic and commercial settings.
Abrinca addresses this challenge with the OpenGenomeBrowser (OGB), which manages long-term microbial genomics datasets and offers advanced analytical tools in an intuitive interface. By boosting efficiency, it accelerates discoveries and reduces product development times, which is crucial for staying ahead in the fast-paced field of microbial research where quick turnaround is essential for innovation.
As a B2B and B2B2B software company, Abrinca aims to serve a potential market of over 800 commercial companies and academic research institutions working in microbial genomics. With an estimated global market size exceeding CHF 100 million, which is expected to grow alongside increasing commercial opportunities in microbial research, Abrinca is targeting customers across the food, nutrition, healthcare, biotech, and pharma sectors.
Abrinca will use the CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to boost sales and marketing, refine its business model, and accelerate product development, including a new cloud-based solution and an end-to-end services pipeline. The funds will also cover operational costs to support scalable growth in microbial genomics research.
The team consists of CEO Thomas Roder, the creator of OpenGenomeBrowser, CCO Tom Howze, CTO Sandro Wittwer, CAO Linda Studer, and advisor Rémy Bruggman.
“Venture Kick has truly accelerated our progress. The feedback from the jury highlighted critical areas and ‘kicked’ us to address issues more quickly. Their network was very helpful, enabling us to find a new team member, thus filling a key gap in our team,” highlighted the founder, Thomas Roder. “The Venture Kick team is well-organized, supportive, and shares our vision of building a successful business. We are extremely grateful for their support!”
Abrinca Co-Founders: Thomas Roder (CEO & CTO), Rémy Bruggmann (CSO & CMO), and Linda Studer (CFO & COO)
Abrinca addresses this challenge with the OpenGenomeBrowser (OGB), which manages long-term microbial genomics datasets and offers advanced analytical tools in an intuitive interface. By boosting efficiency, it accelerates discoveries and reduces product development times, which is crucial for staying ahead in the fast-paced field of microbial research where quick turnaround is essential for innovation.
As a B2B and B2B2B software company, Abrinca aims to serve a potential market of over 800 commercial companies and academic research institutions working in microbial genomics. With an estimated global market size exceeding CHF 100 million, which is expected to grow alongside increasing commercial opportunities in microbial research, Abrinca is targeting customers across the food, nutrition, healthcare, biotech, and pharma sectors.
Abrinca will use the CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to boost sales and marketing, refine its business model, and accelerate product development, including a new cloud-based solution and an end-to-end services pipeline. The funds will also cover operational costs to support scalable growth in microbial genomics research.
The team consists of CEO Thomas Roder, the creator of OpenGenomeBrowser, CCO Tom Howze, CTO Sandro Wittwer, CAO Linda Studer, and advisor Rémy Bruggman.
“Venture Kick has truly accelerated our progress. The feedback from the jury highlighted critical areas and ‘kicked’ us to address issues more quickly. Their network was very helpful, enabling us to find a new team member, thus filling a key gap in our team,” highlighted the founder, Thomas Roder. “The Venture Kick team is well-organized, supportive, and shares our vision of building a successful business. We are extremely grateful for their support!”
Abrinca Co-Founders: Thomas Roder (CEO & CTO), Rémy Bruggmann (CSO & CMO), and Linda Studer (CFO & COO)