Deep science startup Iom Bioworks, based in India, has secured ₹4 crore in seed funding from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), a prominent Gurugram-based angel investment firm. This strategic investment will support the company’s mission to personalize healthcare through gut microbiome science.
Funding Utilization Plans
The raised capital will be directed towards:
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Expanding marketing efforts and customer outreach
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Securing and expanding intellectual property rights
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Strengthening core technological and research infrastructure
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Scaling up scientific and commercial teams
About Iom Bioworks
Founded in 2022 by:
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Bipin Pradeep Kumar
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Dr. Samik Ghosh
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Dr. Hiroaki Kitano
Iom Bioworks focuses on enhancing overall health by identifying and targeting key gut bacteria. Its solutions are driven by a patented AI-powered platform that leverages large-scale knowledge graphs and advanced modeling to deliver precise, personalized health recommendations.
Iom Bioworks Key Achievements So Far
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Reached 500+ customers within its first year of operation
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2 patents granted and 2 more in advanced application stages
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Published research in leading scientific journals
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Developed Pan-India logistics for seamless sample collection and delivery
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Enabled digital access for personalized microbiome testing and services
Why Gut Health Matters
With rising lifestyle disorders—obesity, diabetes, poor digestion, and chronic stress—gut health has come into sharp focus. IPV’s founder Vinay Bansal emphasizes:
“Lifestyle diseases are rising due to poor diet, stress, lack of sleep—many of which stem from poor gut health. Iom Bioworks provides science-backed, personalized solutions to address these at the root.”
Iom Bioworks Vision for the Future
Iom Bioworks is building a future where healthcare is personalized and prevention-focused. Its approach revolves around:
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Understanding the individual microbiome
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Using prebiotics and food-based interventions
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Promoting informed lifestyle choices
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Empowering users to make decisions that nurture their inner ecosystem
Bipin Pradeep Kumar, co-founder, shares:
“Our vision is to empower people to live better by supporting their microbiome. IPV’s strategic backing is helping us move closer to a world where better health starts from within.”
A Boost to India’s Deep Science and Healthtech Space
This funding validates the growing investor interest in deep science, AI-driven biotech, and personalized healthcare solutions. Iom Bioworks stands as a leading example of how Indian startups are blending science with technology to tackle modern health issues.
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