Plasmidsaurus

Startup
Summarized by Halo AI

Plasmidsaurus is a biotechnology company providing rapid, cost-effective overnight DNA and RNA sequencing services, including whole plasmid, transcriptome, and genome sequencing, to accelerate research for global scientific communities.

Founded & HQ
South San Francisco, CA, USA
Company size
51-200 employees
Funding
~$29M
Activity highlights
Expanded a multi-year, multi-million dollar global contract and strategic collaboration with Oxford Nanopore Technologies.

Plasmidsaurus is a biotechnology research company specializing in rapid, high-throughput DNA and RNA sequencing services. Founded in 2021 through the merger of Primordium Labs and SNPsaurus, the company offers overnight sequencing solutions for whole plasmids, transcriptomes, amplicons, whole genomes, AAV, and microbiomes. By utilizing long-read technology and optimized workflows, Plasmidsaurus provides a primer-free, cost-effective alternative to traditional Sanger sequencing. Their services are designed to eliminate technical bottlenecks in research, enabling scientists to receive reliable, high-quality genetic data with faster turnaround times compared to conventional industry methods.

These sequencing services are utilized by a broad range of clients, including pharmaceutical companies, academic research labs, and biotechnology startups, to support projects such as CRISPR edit validation, gene expression analysis, and routine plasmid verification. The company distinguishes itself through a playful, community-driven brand identity and high accessibility, which has facilitated its adoption by thousands of researchers globally. Plasmidsaurus also maintains strategic partnerships, such as with the plasmid repository Addgene, to enhance the reliability and transparency of genetic data within the open science community. Their operations are supported by a global network of labs, ensuring consistent and scalable support for diverse scientific applications.

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