Astromech raises $20M to build a biological operating system that can forecast evolutionary change
Astromech raised $20M at a $3.8B valuation to develop AI models forecasting biological and evolutionary change, led by Bob Nelsen with participation from Peak 6, NeoGenesis Capital, Builders VC, and CAZ Investments.
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Astromech raised $20M at a $3.8B valuation to develop AI models forecasting biological and evolutionary change, led by Bob Nelsen with participation from Peak 6, NeoGenesis Capital, Builders VC, and CAZ Investments.
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