Last updated 2026-07-20
- Acquired by Twist Bioscience, Apr 2016
- Raised $5.8M Series A led by LionBird, May 2015
Total raised
$5.8M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2015-06
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2011
Headcount
5
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
About
Genome Compiler developed an all-in-one software platform for genetic engineers and synthetic biologists, offering tools for DNA design and visualization, data management, and collaboration. The platform provided design tools, plasmids and parts repositories, connections to DNA synthesis providers, and lab automation services to generate combinatorial designs for projects. It aimed to simplify the process of designing, debugging, and compiling biological code to develop bio-based products faster. The company was acquired by Twist Bioscience in April 2016.
Funding history · 1 round · $5.8M total
2015-05
A Round
$5.8M
★ LionBird★ Autodesk Investments
Headcount over time
From 8 (2018-08) to 5 (2023-12) · -3 (-37%) · 2 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Genome Compiler's primary business?
- Genome Compiler provides a SaaS-based, computer-aided design and collaboration platform for synthetic biology, enabling users to design and order physical DNA programs.
- When was Genome Compiler founded?
- Genome Compiler was founded in October 2011.
- What is Genome Compiler's current status?
- Genome Compiler was acquired by Twist Bioscience in April 2016 and is currently inactive.
- How much funding did Genome Compiler raise in total?
- Genome Compiler raised a total of $5,750,000 USD.
- When was Genome Compiler's last funding round and who were the investors?
- Genome Compiler's last funding round was in June 2015, with investments from Autodesk Investments and LionBird.
- How many employees did Genome Compiler have?
- Genome Compiler had 1-10 employees.
- Where is Genome Compiler headquartered?
- Genome Compiler is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
- Who are the co-founders of Genome Compiler?
- The co-founders of Genome Compiler are Omri Amirav-Drory, Roy Nevo, Nir Ben-Moshe, and Yogev Debbi.
Team · 4
Omri Amirav-Drory
Founder · Founder & CEO
Nir Ben Moshe
Founder · Founder
Yogev Debbi
Founder · Founder
Roy Nevo
Founder · Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsData Analysis & Decision SupportHealth Tech & Life SciencesPharma & Medical BiotechnologyDrugs Discovery & Development
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesWebSoftware
Target customers
ConsumersEducation & AcademiaResearchersTeachersStudentsEducationHigher EducationHealthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesBiotechnologyHealthcareProvidersLaboratoriesAgriculture & Food
Business model
B2B
Highlights
Verified
Tags
bioinformaticsgenetic-engineeringbiotechnologylaboratoriessaasgenomicspersonalizationsoftware-applicationsweb-platformdata-visualizationmarketplacemolecular-biologydata-managementagricultureplant-genomicsagtechmedical-technologies
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | www.genomecompiler.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/2711183 | |
| facebook.com/GenomeCompiler | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/user/GenomeCompiler |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Genome Compiler Corporation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Employees (exact) | 5 |
| Offices | Los Altos |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by Twist Bioscience on Apr 2016 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Twist Bioscience 2016-04
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 1 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | genomecompiler.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 17 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514676600 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2011-10-05 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 8 — other (1), people (1), annual_report (5), violation (1) |
| Registered address | ספיר 7 הרצליה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | עדכון כתובת ו/או מען דיגיטלי |
| 2025-11-16 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |
| 2025-11-02 | דו~ח שנתי-הסרת דירקטור |
| 2025-11-02 | דו~ח שנתי-עדכון מען דיגיטלי |
| 2025-11-02 | דו~ח שנתי-עדכון מנהלים |
| 2025-11-02 | דו~ח שנתי-עדכון כתובת |
| 2025-11-02 | עדכון הפרה |
| 2025-11-02 | דו~ח שנתי-עדכון תחום עיסוק |