Good Start Genetics

company

About

Good Start Genetics is a molecular genetic information company that has designed a proprietary tech platform to harness the power of NGS.

  • Cambridge,Massachusetts,United States
  • 51 - 100

Details

Last Funding Type
Debt Financing
Last Funding Money Raised
$28M
Industries
Biotechnology,Clinical Trials,Genetics,Health Care
Founded date
Jan 1, 2008
Number Of Employee
51 - 100
Operating Status
Active
Legal Name
Good Start Genetics, Inc.

Good Start Genetics is a commercial-stage molecular genetic information company focused on fundamentally transforming the standard of care in reproductive medicine by providing physicians and their patients with clinically relevant and actionable information concerning inherited genetic disorders.

Good Start Genetics’ proprietary next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) capabilities are supplemented by other proven genetic screening technologies and supported by its commitment to customer care and genetic counseling. Through GoodStart Select, the company provides a comprehensive and clinically actionable menu of genetic carrier screening tests for known and novel mutations that cause inherited genetic disorders.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
6
$60M
Good Start Genetics has raised a total of $60M in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Dec 30, 2016 from a Debt Financing round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
Dec 30, 2016 Debt Financing 1 Detail
Jul 29, 2016 Debt Financing 1 Detail
Apr 4, 2016 Debt Financing 1 Detail
May 8, 2013 Debt Financing $28M 1 Detail
Apr 2, 2012 Series B $14M 3 OrbiMed
Safeguard Scientifics
Detail

Investors

Number of Lead Investors
Number of Investors
5
4
Good Start Genetics is funded by 4 investors. OrbiMed and Safeguard Scientifics are the most recent investors.
Investor Name Lead Investor Funding Round
OrbiMed Yes Series B
Safeguard Scientifics Yes Series B
SV Health Investors Debt Financing
CRG Debt Financing

Employee Profiles

Number of Employee Profiles
5
Good Start Genetics has 5 current employee profiles, including Advisor George Church
Advisor
Board member
Board member
Board member
Board member