Reid Hoffman's Manas AI raises $24.6M, a fraction of other AI drug discovery startups | TechCrunch
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Manas AI, a new AI-powered drug discovery startup co-founded by LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman and cancer researcher Siddhartha Mukherjee, aims to innovate treatment development, especially for breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma. The startup has garnered $24.6 million in seed funding from Hoffman and notable firms, although this amount is considerably less than other AI-focused companies like Xaira and Treeline Biosciences. Utilizing Microsoft's Azure for its capabilities, Manas AI plans to create drug molecules and conduct laboratory testing, showcasing Hoffman's previous ties to Microsoft as a key advantage.
Manas AI aims to revolutionize drug discovery by designing molecules with AI and testing them in wet labs, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation.
The startup focuses on targeting significant cancers like breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma, showcasing a commitment to impactful healthcare solutions.
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