23andMe, Inc. is a privately-held company dedicated to helping individuals understand their own genetic information using recent advances in DNA analysis technologies and web-based interactive tools. 23andMe enables individuals to gain deeper insights into personal ancestry, genealogy and inherited traits. 23andMe was founded in April 2006 by Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/07 | Series A | 9M | Mohr Davidow Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, US Venture Partners | Unknown |
| 01/01/11 | Series C | 31M | Unknown | |
| 12/01/12 | Other | 50M | Unknown |
People
Marcus Feldman (Advisor)
Daphne Koller (Founder)
Stanley Nelson (Advisor)
Jonathan Pritchard (Advisor)
Michael Eisen (Advisor)
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