Vilya

Vilya

Computational drug design for novel medicines

Overview

Vilya uses a computational biotechnology platform, built on research from the Institute of Protein Design, to create a new class of medicines. It designs drug candidates with advanced computer methods that model proteins and other biological targets, aiming to precisely influence disease biology. The company advances its own therapeutic pipeline and/or partners with pharmaceutical companies to bring these candidates to patients. What sets Vilya apart is its focus on computational drug design and protein design to rapidly generate novel medicines that target disease at the molecular level, rather than relying solely on traditional lab discovery. The main goal is to expand the set of medicines available by developing and deploying computationally designed therapeutics across multiple disease areas.

About Vilya

Simplify's Rating
Why Vilya is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

AI & Machine Learning

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$71M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Expanded Series A funding reached $71 million in June 2024.
  • ARCH, NVIDIA's NVentures, Menlo Ventures, and Madrona back the company.
  • Programs span gastroenterology, oncology, and immunology, broadening partnership opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Vilya remains preclinical, with no disclosed late-stage clinical assets.
  • Its macrocycle platform still depends on limited published validation.
  • Crowded AI drug-design competition can outspend Vilya on compute and wet-lab iteration.

What makes Vilya unique

  • David Baker's Nobel Prize-winning protein design underpins Vilya's platform.
  • Vilya designs membrane-permeable macrocycles using AI and synthetic biology.
  • The company reached 15 million designed macrocycles and 18 synthesized compounds.

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Funding

Total Funding

$71M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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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$30M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

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Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Phone/Internet Stipend

Wellness Program

Commuter Benefits

Conference Attendance Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-8%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

4%

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