Iom Bioworks, a pioneering deep science startup focused on gut microbiome-based health solutions, has successfully raised ₹4 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), a Gurugram-based angel investment firm. The newly acquired capital will be used to bolster the company’s marketing initiatives, intellectual property (IP) protection, core infrastructure, and the expansion of both its scientific and commercial teams.
What Makes Iom Bioworks Stand Out
- Founded in 2022 by Bipin Pradeep Kumar, Dr. Samik Ghosh, and Dr. Hiroaki Kitano.
- Specializes in personalized health solutions by identifying and modulating key gut bacteria.
- Utilizes a patented AI-powered platform that combines large-scale knowledge graphs and advanced modeling for tailored wellness recommendations.
- Offers Pan India logistics and digital access for its personalized microbiome services.
Key Achievements in First Year
- Reached over 500 customers in its inaugural year.
- Holds 2 granted patents, with 2 more in advanced stages.
- Published research papers in leading scientific journals, strengthening its credibility in the biotech and health tech ecosystem.
The Science Behind the Startup
Iom Bioworks is rooted in the science of the gut microbiome, which influences digestion, immunity, metabolism, and mental well-being. By understanding and enhancing the gut microbiota through targeted prebiotics and personalized recommendations, the startup aims to reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases and improve overall quality of life.
Voices from Leadership
Vinay Bansal, Founder of IPV, remarked:
“Lifestyle diseases have been on the rise due to multiple reasons like poor diet, stress, lack of sleep and are intimately linked to poor gut health and microbial composition. Understanding it can help prevent a myriad of these diseases and also provide a better quality of life.”
Bipin Pradeep Kumar, Co-founder of Iom Bioworks, added:
“Iom Bioworks envisions a world where a healthy mind and body are achievable through informed choices that nurture the microbiome. By empowering our inner ecosystem through prebiotics and a food and lifestyle centred around the bacteria, we aim to energize daily life while preserving the joy of living. Partnering with IPV has been transformative; their supportive and diligent approach has set us firmly on the path toward this vision.”