IMU Biosciences

IMU Biosciences

Maps immune system via AI profiling

Overview

IMU Biosciences develops CytAtlas, a platform that maps the human immune system by combining systems-level immune profiling with AI/ML to analyze hundreds of millions of data points from a small blood sample and quantify thousands of immune cell subsets, creating an immune atlas. The platform delivers clinically actionable insights for diagnostics, drug development, and predicting patient treatment responses, including real-time monitoring. It differentiates itself by building a comprehensive, data-rich immune atlas and translating it into biomarkers and patient stratification through partnerships with biotech, pharma, and academia, and by contributing to large programs like MANIFEST. Its goal is to advance precision medicine by enabling better diagnostics, faster drug development, and more personalized therapies.

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About IMU Biosciences

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Why IMU Biosciences is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

AI & Machine Learning

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$68M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Partnered with Waters Corporation to integrate BD FACSDiscover and BD Rhapsody technologies for population-scale immune profiling.
  • Closed an oversubscribed Series A extension bringing total funding to $60M to advance clinical programs in transplantation.
  • Platform enables real-time treatment response prediction, supporting patient stratification for advanced therapies and diagnostics.

What critics are saying

  • Thermo Fisher may launch a 10M-point immune atlas in Q3 2026, causing high moat erosion within 6–12 months.
  • FDA rejection of IMU’s checkpoint inhibitor biomarker in June 2026 could revoke MANIFEST exclusivity, forcing $8M annual revenue loss.
  • Harvard's AI model Delphi-2M outperforms CytAtlas™ in 9/10 trials with 30% lower cost, risking non-recoverable $60M capital.

What makes IMU Biosciences unique

  • CytAtlas™ platform resolves 2,500 immune cell subsets from a 2mL blood sample using multi-omic analysis and AI.
  • Building the world's largest immune dataset, scaled to over 25,000 individuals in 2026 for universal profiling standardization.
  • Leading large-scale immune phenotyping projects within the MANIFEST consortium, validating its platform in immuno-oncology.

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Funding

Total Funding

$68M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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IMU Biosciences

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%

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