Inscripta Inc. (now Manus Bio Inc.)

Pioneer in CRISPR-based tools for engineering microbes to produce chemicals, enzymes, materials, and other bio-based products.

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Inscripta

Groundbreaking CRISPR gene editing technology developed in the laboratory of Ìý(frm. CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Chemical and Biological Engineering) led to the formation of genome engineering company Muse Biotech in 2015.Ìý Muse later became Inscripta,Ìýwhich raised over $400 million in venture capital funding.Ìý

Inscripta merged with Manus Bio in 2025 to create a leading company in industrial biotechnology.

Funding Status and Investment Opportunities

  • Industry Applications: Biotech, Genomics, Manufacturing
  • Funding Round: Acquired by Manus Bio Inc.
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