Using natural light for cell production.

Deniz Kent

Co-Founder & CEO at Prolific Machines

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Employees 51–100
Headquarters California, United States
Prolific Machines is at the forefront of biotechnology, using light and AI to control cellular behavior to produce food, pharmaceuticals, and other innovations. By utilizing light as a control mechanism, Prolific enables unprecedented precision in cellular processes, unlocking new possibilities for bioproduct manufacturing. With a focus on scaling its platform to established manufacturers, Prolific aims to revolutionize cellular agriculture, drug discovery, and other biological manufacturing markets.

Notable Achievements

  • Raised $88M from investors like Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Mayfield & IndieBio, etc.
  • Developed a next-generation antibody therapeutics platform with a grant from the Gates Foundation
  • Created the world’s first meatball grown with light

Currently Operating in One Region

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