Conception

Conception

Biotech firm developing egg cells from blood

About Conception

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Why Conception is rated
A+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated A+ on Growth Potential
Rated A+ on Differentiation

Industries

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$23M

Headquarters

Berkeley, California

Founded

2017

Overview

Conception.bio focuses on improving fertility treatments through advanced biotechnology. The company has developed a method to create viable egg cells from blood samples by transforming induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into mature egg cells. This process allows women to extend their fertility, provides options for couples facing infertility, and enables genetic screening of embryos to avoid hereditary diseases. Unlike many competitors, Conception.bio directly serves individuals and couples, including same-sex male couples, with a unique approach to egg cell development. The goal is to advance fertility science and offer new solutions to those struggling with reproductive challenges.

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What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for genetic screening boosts Conception's market potential.
  • Fertility treatment market projected to grow at 8.5% CAGR until 2030.
  • Advancements in gene-editing enhance Conception's genetic disease prevention offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Ethical concerns about genetic editing may lead to regulatory challenges.
  • Competing technologies like artificial gametes could surpass Conception's offerings.
  • High development costs may limit accessibility for target consumers.

What makes Conception unique

  • Conception turns skin cells into viable human eggs, a groundbreaking fertility innovation.
  • The company enables genetic screening of embryos to prevent hereditary diseases.
  • Conception's technology offers fertility solutions for same-sex male couples.

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Funding

Total Funding

$23M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

Health Insurance

Company Equity

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

15%
The Bridge
Aug 18th, 2022
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iPS 細胞については、山中伸弥氏(現在、京都大学 iPS 細胞研究所長・教授)が2012年にノーベル医学・生理学賞を受賞したことを契機に、我々も日常的に耳にするようになった。iPS 細胞の日本語での正式名称は人工多能性幹細胞、つまり、そこからヒト(ヒトに限らず、あらゆる生物に適用可能だが)のあらゆる身体部位の細胞に変化させられる細胞のことだ。事故や病気などで損傷や摘出した臓器や組織の再生医療の分野で注目を集めている。. 倫理的課題はあるものの、この iPS 細胞から卵子(卵細胞)を作製することができれば、妊娠や生殖にまつわる多くの問題を解決することができるだろう。まず、卵子の老化・閉経・排卵障害といった問題を回避できるため、女性は何歳でも妊娠できるようになる。子宮に問題があっても、受精卵を預かってくれる代理母を見つけられれば、生まれてくる子供は自分の遺伝子を受け継ぐことになる。男性からも卵子を作製できるから、男性同士のカップルも子供の biological parents になれるのだ。

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