Helix Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2015

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 265

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Series C

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $50M

  • Investors
  • 10

Helix General Information

Description

Operator of population genomics and viral surveillance company intended to deliver actionable genetic insights and conduct large-scale genetic analysis. The company's platform operates at the intersection of clinical care, research, and data analytics, enabling health systems, life sciences companies, payers, and government partners to accelerate the integration of genomic data into patient care and public health decision-making.

Contact Information

Website
www.helix.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 101 South Ellsworth
  • Suite 350
  • San Mateo, CA 94401
  • United States
+1 (844)
Primary Industry
Laboratory Services (Healthcare)
Corporate Office
  • 101 South Ellsworth
  • Suite 350
  • San Mateo, CA 94401
  • United States
+1 (844)

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Helix Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
4. Later Stage VC (Series C) 03-Jun-2021 $50M Completed Generating Revenue
3. Grant 31-Jul-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 01-Mar-2018 $200M $385M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 10-Aug-2015 $185M $185M Completed Startup
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Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
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Operator of population genomics and viral surveillance company intended to deliver actionable genetic insights and condu
Laboratory Services (Healthcare)
San Mateo, CA
265 As of 2023

Danvers, MA
 

Aliso Viejo, CA
 
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Helix Competitors (16)

One of Helix’s 16 competitors is Veritas (Laboratory Services), a Formerly VC-backed company based in Danvers, MA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Veritas (Laboratory Services) Formerly VC-backed Danvers, MA
Ambry Genetics Formerly PE-Backed Aliso Viejo, CA
BGI Genomics Formerly VC-backed Shenzhen, China
Quest Diagnostics Corporation Secaucus, NJ
Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Formerly VC-backed Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Helix Patents

Helix Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-3655550-A1 Genomic services platform supporting multiple application providers Inactive 21-Jul-2017
AU-2018303577-A1 Genomic services platform supporting multiple application providers Inactive 21-Jul-2017
EP-3655550-A4 Genomic services platform supporting multiple application providers Inactive 21-Jul-2017 G16B20/20

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Helix Investors (10)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Addition Venture Capital Minority
National Institutes of Health Government
Casdin Capital Venture Capital Minority
Temasek Holdings Sovereign Wealth Fund Minority
DFJ Growth VC-Backed Company Minority
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Helix Investments & Acquisitions (2)

Helix’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Anuva (Media and Information Services). The deal was made on 31-Aug-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Anuva (Media and Information Services) 31-Aug-2022 Later Stage VC Media and Information Services (B2B)
HumanCode 26-Jun-2018 Merger/Acquisition Other Healthcare Technology Systems
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