Catalog

Executive Summary

Catalog (now part of Biomemory) is a pioneer in DNA data storage, offering an ultra-dense, durable, and energy-efficient medium for archival and cold storage. Founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, USA, the company has developed industrial-grade appliances that encode digital data into synthetic DNA. As part of Biomemory, Catalog aims to integrate its technology into modern data center environments, providing a long-term storage solution that can last thousands of years with minimal energy consumption. The company's platform is designed to complement existing storage tiers, addressing the growing demand for sustainable and high-density archival storage. With strategic backing from Biomemory, Catalog is poised to commercialize its technology, targeting enterprise customers and data-heavy industries such as genomics, media, and cloud computing. The convergence of declining DNA synthesis costs and increasing data volumes positions Catalog as a key player in the next wave of storage innovation, though widespread adoption remains contingent on further technical and economic milestones.

Upcoming Catalysts (preview)

• Q4 2026Commercial launch of integrated Biomemory-Catalog DNA storage appliance60% success
• Q2 2027Strategic partnership with a major cloud or data center provider for pilot deployment45% success
• Q4 2027Milestone reduction in DNA synthesis cost enabling cost-competitiveness with tape storage35% success