Sage Science
Private Company
Total funding raised: $17M
Overview
Sage Science is a private, revenue-generating company providing essential tools for genomic sample preparation. Its core technology platform centers on automated electrophoresis-based systems for precise DNA and RNA size selection, which is a critical bottleneck in creating high-quality sequencing libraries. The company serves a broad research market, from academic institutions to commercial sequencing services, and has expanded its offerings through partnerships and grant-funded development of targeted enrichment methods. Sage's growth is tied to the expanding adoption of long-read and complex genomic sequencing applications.
Technology Platform
Automated electrophoresis-based systems for precise DNA/RNA size selection and biomolecule fractionation, including the Pippin line, SageHLS for HMW DNA extraction, and SageELF.
Funding History
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Competitive Landscape
Sage Science competes in the genomics sample preparation market against large, diversified players like Agilent, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and QIAGEN, which offer broad portfolios, and numerous smaller startups. Its differentiation lies in specialized, automated electrophoresis for high-precision size selection, particularly for long-read sequencing applications.