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Yourgene Health

Yourgene Health

YGEN
Manchester, United Kingdom· Est.
yourgenehealth.com
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Private Company

Total funding raised: $17M

Overview

Yourgene Health plc is a commercial-stage molecular diagnostics company focused on making complex genetic information accessible and actionable. The company has established a significant presence in non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and pharmacogenomics, supported by its proprietary Ranger® Technology instrumentation. Its strategy integrates assay development, regulatory approval, instrument manufacturing, and clinical lab services to create a full-spectrum diagnostics provider with an international distribution network.

Reproductive HealthOncologyGenetic Disorders

Technology Platform

Proprietary Ranger® Technology for DNA size selection, large fragment analytics, and quantification, integrated with CE-IVDR marked diagnostic assays and bioinformatics pipelines for applications in NIPT, pharmacogenomics, and reproductive health.

Funding History

2
Total raised:$17M
Series B$12M
Series A$5M

Opportunities

Significant growth is driven by the expanding global NIPT market, increasing clinical adoption of pharmacogenomic testing (e.g., DPYD for chemotherapy), and the rise of long-read sequencing creating demand for specialized sample prep instruments like Ranger® Technology.
The company's dual product-and-service model allows it to address diverse customer needs.

Risk Factors

Key risks include intense competition from larger diagnostics firms, the costly and complex transition to the EU's IVDR regulatory framework, potential revenue concentration in the NIPT segment, and the execution challenges of commercializing new products in a crowded market.

Competitive Landscape

Yourgene competes with giants like Illumina and Natera in NIPT, large central labs in pharmacogenomics, and established instrument makers like Agilent in sample prep. Its competitive edge lies in its specialized, integrated portfolio, regulatory expertise (IVDR), and flexible service laboratory model.

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