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Biomeme

Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFounded 2012Industry

Biomeme makes portable PCR devices for field pathogen detection. CBRNE-relevant work is a minor part of its offering according to its website. It is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.

What it does

PCR/molecular diagnosticsportable PCR

Threats covered

nerve agentsblister agents/mustardtoxic industrial chemicalschemical warfare agentssmallpox/orthopoxvirusesricin/toxinsviral hemorrhagic feversbiological warfare agents
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Profile

Biomeme is a Philadelphia diagnostics company founded in 2012 that develops mobile real-time PCR systems for field and point-of-care testing. Its Franklin thermocycler is a rugged, battery-powered, smartphone-connected device that can detect up to 27 targets in one run and give field results in under an hour.

More profile

A March 2024 convertible investment from Robin Hood Ventures is the most recent funding found, and no 2025 or 2026 funding appeared in the sources read. A HigherGov profile lists the company as a federal awardee.

Ownership

Privately held, venture-backed

Parent: none identified

Sources (5)
Not verified or not found
  • Federal contract values: not read.
  • Biothreat assay panels: not read.
Questions

What does Biomeme do?

Biomeme makes portable PCR devices for field pathogen detection. CBRNE-relevant work is a minor part of its offering according to its website.

Where is Biomeme based?

HQ (as found): Philadelphia, PA. HQ country: US.

Who owns Biomeme?

Privately held, venture-backed. Parent: none identified

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