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Lausanne-based Adaptyv raises €34.35 million Series A led by Highland Europe to expand its automated lab for AI-driven protein design.

PRIVATEAug 27, 2026about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

€34.4 Million

Round Type

Series A

LausanneBiotechnologyArtificial Intelligence

Investors

Y CombinatorBy FoundersAce VenturesHighland Europe

Description

Adaptyv Bio has successfully raised €34.35 million in a Series A funding round to enhance its lab capacity for automated wet lab processes. The round was primarily led by Highland Europe, with significant contributions from existing investors Ace Ventures, ByFounders, and Y Combinator. This funding will allow Adaptyv to tackle more complex biology challenges and support its growth. The startup has seen remarkable expansion, tripling its team and greatly increasing revenue since its Seed round in late 2024.

Company Information

Company

Adaptyv Bio

Location

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

About

Adaptyv Bio is a Lausanne-based BioTech startup focused on building an automated wet lab for AI-driven protein design. The company aims to bridge the gap in biochemistry by significantly increasing the throughput of experiments to handle thousands of designs. It incorporates in-house DNA synthesis and offers a digital platform for customers to submit their designs for testing. With notable collaborations and a growing client base, Adaptyv is set to advance the field of protein discovery and design.

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