Cellular Intelligence

Building the OpenAI of cellular biology to produce human tissue for cell therapies.

Biotechnology
Active
Boston, United States Founded 2023
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Last updated 2026-08-21
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Founded
2023
Headcount
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HQ
Boston, United States
Sector
Biotechnology

About

Cellular Intelligence (formerly Somite.ai) is building AI foundation models to produce human tissue for cell therapies. With proprietary “digital twins of the embryo” and differentiation protocols, CI addresses current cell therapy limitations with ML-guided models to make cell replacement therapies a reality. The company aims to transform stem cell research and bring innovative solutions to diseases like Diabetes, Obesity, and Muscular Dystrophies. They are building a universal foundation model for cell signaling to understand, predict, and ultimately control how cells behave, transforming biology from trial and error into an engineering discipline.

Funding history · 1 round · — total

2026-05
Undisclosed Round Undisclosed
★ Novo Nordisk

Q&A

What is Cellular Intelligence's primary focus?
Cellular Intelligence is building AI foundation models to produce human tissue for cell therapies, aiming to transform stem cell research and address diseases like Diabetes, Obesity, and Muscular Dystrophies.
When was Cellular Intelligence founded?
Cellular Intelligence was founded in 2023.
What is the primary sector of Cellular Intelligence?
The primary sector of Cellular Intelligence is Biotechnology.
Who are the co-founders of Cellular Intelligence?
The co-founders of Cellular Intelligence include Micha Breakstone (CEO), Jonathan Rosenfeld (CTO), Allon Klein, Olivier Pourquié, Cliff Tabin, and Jay Shendure.
What is the core technology of Cellular Intelligence?
Cellular Intelligence's core technology includes AI Foundation Models.
Where is Cellular Intelligence headquartered?
Cellular Intelligence is headquartered in Boston, United States.
What is the role of Arjun Raj at Cellular Intelligence?
Arjun Raj joined Cellular Intelligence in August 2026 as Chief Scientific Officer and Scientific Co-founder.

Team · 11

Micha Breakstone
Founder · CEO & Co-founder
Jonathan Rosenfeld
Founder · CTO & Co-founder
Allon Klein
Founder · Scientific Co-founder
Olivier Pourquié
Founder · Scientific Co-founder
Cliff Tabin
Founder · Scientific Co-founder
Jay Shendure
Founder · Scientific Co-founder
Arjun Raj
Founder · Chief Scientific Officer & Scientific Co-founder
Jonathan Alspaugh
Chief Strategy Officer
Adam Weinroth
Chief Marketing Officer
Kristy J. Brown
Chief Development Officer
Nuno Mendonça
Chief Medical Officer

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Primary sector
Biotechnology
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