Benchling provides a cloud-based R&D platform for biotechnology companies to digitize lab processes and automate workflows. Its unified data model supports the tracking and analysis of diverse biological entities, enabling advanced computational science and improving research efficiency.
Funding
$100M 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.
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Problem
Biotechnology research and development teams face challenges in digitizing laboratory operations, automating complex workflows, and leveraging data for increased productivity. The lack of a unified data model for diverse biological entities hinders computational analysis and scientific collaboration.
Solution
Benchling offers a cloud-based R&D platform designed to streamline biotech operations. The platform enables the digitization of lab processes, the automation of repetitive tasks, and the integration of AI tools to enhance research efficiency. It provides a unified data model that supports the tracking and analysis of biomolecules, small molecules, cell lines, and other research entities, facilitating advanced computational science. Benchling's flexible architecture allows for seamless integration with laboratory instruments and existing software systems, scaling securely to accommodate evolving research requirements.
Target Audience
The platform serves scientists and research teams across discovery, pre-clinical, and process development stages within biopharma, agritech, and industrial biotech sectors.
Features
- Cloud-based electronic lab notebook (ELN) for planning, recording, and sharing experimental data.
- Workflow automation capabilities to reduce manual and repetitive tasks.
- AI-powered tools to improve research efficiency and data analysis.
- Unified data model for managing biomolecules, small molecules, cell lines, animals, and reagents.
- Support for computational science through standardized data structures.
- Integration capabilities with laboratory instruments and third-party software.
- Scalable and secure platform architecture designed for evolving R&D needs.
- Developer platform with APIs for custom application development and integration.