Latent Labs — Startup Profile
Generative AI for programmable biology and protein design
HQ: London, UK / San Francisco, CA | Founded: 2024 | Employees: Not publicly disclosed | Stage: Venture-backed growth company | Website: https://www.latentlabs.com
About
Latent Labs develops generative AI models and tools for designing proteins and programming biology for drug discovery and biotechnology.
The Take
Latent Labs is an early example of foundation-model thinking applied to biology. Its $50M launch gives it a strong research runway, while experimental validation, laboratory translation, therapeutic development, and customer willingness to pay remain the key risks.
Key Metrics
- Founded: 2024
- Founders: Simon Kohl
- Latest signal: Latent Labs launches publicly with $50M
- Products: 3
Funding Rounds
- Round: $50M (2025-02) — Radical Ventures and other investors
Key People
Key Competitors
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Timeline Highlights
- 2025-02: Launch financing
- 2024: Founded
Recent News
- Latent Labs launches publicly with $50M (2025-02-13)
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