Genebox provides at-home personal genetic testing using a custom high-density genetic chip that analyzes over 260 traits, including ancestry, health risks, and nutritional needs, without the need for blood samples. The service enables users to gain insights into their genetic makeup and make informed decisions about their health and lifestyle.
Funding
$14M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional genetic testing often requires invasive blood samples and can be inconvenient, limiting accessibility and potentially deterring individuals from gaining valuable insights into their health and ancestry. The complexity of interpreting genetic data can also be a barrier for individuals seeking to understand their predispositions and make informed lifestyle choices.
Solution
Genebox provides an at-home genetic testing service that utilizes a custom high-density genetic chip to analyze over 260 traits, including ancestry, health risks, nutritional needs, and more, using a simple saliva sample. This non-invasive approach eliminates the need for blood draws and allows users to conveniently collect samples from the comfort of their homes. The service delivers personalized reports accessible through a dedicated app, offering insights into genetic predispositions related to various health and wellness aspects. Genebox also provides tools for comparing genetic data with family members and assessing potential hereditary traits for children.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals interested in gaining insights into their ancestry, health predispositions, and nutritional needs through convenient at-home genetic testing.
Features
- Custom high-density genetic chip analyzes over 260 traits.
- Saliva-based sample collection eliminates the need for blood samples.
- Comprehensive reports covering ancestry, genetic traits, psychological well-being, diet and nutrition, skin characteristics, sports and health, disease risk, tumor risk, and medication guidance.
- Raw data export is supported.
- Mobile app provides access to personalized reports and insights.
- Genetic comparison tools for family members.
- Data encryption, isolation, and anonymized storage to ensure user privacy.
- Network firewall and vulnerability scanning for security.
- HTTPS certificate for website security.
- Personal and genetic information are separated.
- Users can request deletion of personal information and genetic data.
- Database security audit system.
- National Information System Security Protection Level 3 Certification.