The picks-and-shovels layer of synthetic biology — DNA synthesis, gene editing kits, bioinformatics platforms, lab-in-a-chip devices, and biosensors.
| Company | Category | Product | Stage | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twist Bioscience | DNA Synthesis | Silicon-based gene synthesis | Commercial | Public (TWST) |
| Ginkgo Bioworks | Cell Programming | Foundry platform | Commercial | Public (DNA) |
| Synthego | Gene Editing Kits | CRISPR kits & guides | Commercial | $200M+ |
| Benchling | Bioinformatics | R&D cloud platform | Commercial | $400M+ |
| Mammoth Biosciences | CRISPR Tools | DETECTR diagnostics | Commercial | $345M |
| Volta Labs | Lab-in-a-Chip | Digital biology platform | Commercial | $50M+ |
| Illumina | Sequencing | NovaSeq X+ | Commercial | Public (ILMN) |