Plasmidsaurus

Plasmidsaurus, founded in 2021, provides DNA sequencing services, with a focus on whole plasmid sequencing. The company delivers complete reads of DNA constructs rather than the fragmentary data produced by legacy sequencing methods dating from the 1970s. Its work sits at the intersection of nanopore sequencing, genomics and bioinformatics, and it applies whatever technology is best suited to a given problem.

The firm partners with leading sequencing technology providers, including Oxford Nanopore, to obtain early access to new chemistries, hardware and bioinformatics. Nearly 5 million plasmids have been delivered through its whole plasmid sequencing service, and more than 70,000 scientists have used the company's offerings. Users range from academic labs to Nobel laureates and Fortune 100 pharmaceutical companies.

Plasmidsaurus operates 10 laboratories across the United States, Europe and Asia, supported by a network of more than 1,000 sample dropboxes worldwide. Its stated mission is to unlock productivity for scientists, accelerate the development of new cures and promote a healthier planet.