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Loop Genomics

Acquired · Novel long-read DNA sequencing technology

13signal of 100 · rising 2
  • team of 7Team size · YC's directory+4.7
  • acquiredOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+4
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4

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About Loop Genomics

Loop Genomics provides long-read sequencing solutions across a diverse set of research and clinical applications. Our platform for long-read DNA sequencing transforms short-read DNA sequencers into long-read sequencing machines.

YC batch
W16 · Winter 2016
Status, per YC
Acquired
Category
Other
Team size
7
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA
Checked
6h ago

YC tags: Biotech

Changes seen

WebsiteNov 2, 2026

Moved its website from loopgenomics.com to none.

Website linkNov 2, 2026

Website link changed from http://www.loopgenomics.com/ to none.

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Loop Genomics: questions

Which YC batch was Loop Genomics in?

Loop Genomics was in Y Combinator's Winter 2016 batch (W16).

Is Loop Genomics still active?

Y Combinator lists Loop Genomics as acquired.

Where is Loop Genomics based?

Loop Genomics lists San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.