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Twist Bioscience
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience

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Twist Bioscience: A leading US biotech firm specializing in synthetic DNA for diverse applications.

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San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2013
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Twist Bioscience, founded in 2013, is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing synthetic DNA technology. Its core mission is to drive biological innovations that make the world safer, healthier, and more sustainable. The company offers a range of DNA-based tools and services, including gene synthesis, DNA libraries, and data storage solutions. Twist Bioscience focuses on various markets such as drug discovery, cancer research, human genetics, agricultural biotechnology, animal health, and infectious disease research.

Notable figures associated with Twist Bioscience include co-founder and CEO Emily Leproust. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent venture capital firms and has achieved key milestones such as developing high-throughput DNA synthesis platforms. Twist Bioscience's impact is evident in its contributions to groundbreaking scientific research and its role in enabling advancements across multiple disciplines.

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Twist Bioscience - Quick Facts

Who are Twist Bioscience's competitors?

Companies similar to Twist Bioscience include Switchback Systems, Ansa Biotechnologies, Synthego and Ginkgo Bioworks.

When was Twist Bioscience founded?

Twist Bioscience was founded in 2013.

Where is Twist Bioscience's headquarters located?

Twist Bioscience's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Twist Bioscience's last funding round?

Twist Bioscience's most recent funding round was for $250M (USD) in February 2022.

How much has Twist Bioscience raised to-date?

As of Feb 10, 2022, Twist Bioscience has raised a total of $553.1M (USD).

How many employees does Twist Bioscience have?

Twist Bioscience has 989 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Twist Bioscience - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Biotech
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Government
Main Product
  • Synthetic DNA
Tags
  • Biotech
  • Data
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0001581280
  • ticker: TWST
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541714Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541700Scientific Research and Development Services
  • 541710Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
SIC
  • 2836Biological Products, Except Diagnostic Substances
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
  • 2830Drugs
ISIC
  • 2100Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products
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NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325400Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 325414Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 621000Ambulatory Health Care Services
  • 621500Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
  • 621510Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
  • 621511Medical Laboratories
  • 510000Information
  • 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 623000Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
  • 325410Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 8070Medical And Dental Laboratories
  • 8071Medical Laboratories
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 7300Business Services
  • 8000Health Services
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 8040Offices And Clinics Of Other Health Practitioners
  • 8730Research, Development, And Testing Services
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
  • 8049Offices And Clinics Of Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 8731Commercial Physical and Biological Research
ISIC
  • 8690Other human health activities