OSbiome
Test your gut microbiome in the comforts of your home and receive bespoke nutrition recommendations to improve your gut health.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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N/A | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
OSbiome, a Singapore-based health technology company incorporated on March 23, 2021, operates as a provider of personalized digital health solutions focused on gut microbiome analysis. The company was co-founded by Ian Chong, who serves as CEO, and Dr. Maria Corliano, who has a PhD in microbiology. Their collaboration began at the venture accelerator program Entrepreneur First, uniting Chong's background in technology and a previous real foods e-commerce venture with Dr. Corlianò's academic expertise in gut microbiology.
The core of OSbiome's business is providing at-home gut health test kits that utilize microbiome DNA sequencing technology and artificial intelligence to analyze a user's gut health. The process involves the user collecting a stool sample with the provided kit, which is then sent to a laboratory for DNA sequencing. OSbiome's AI analyzes the data to generate personalized scores across various wellness areas, including digestive, physical, and mental wellness. This business model generates revenue through the sale of these test kits and is targeted at individuals seeking to understand and improve their gut health.
Based on the analysis, users receive bespoke nutritional, lifestyle, and probiotic recommendations delivered through a mobile application. The app allows users to track their progress through gamified, bite-sized daily health 'quests' and also monitor activities like sleep and water intake. OSbiome aims to make complex biological data understandable and actionable for its customers, helping them make informed changes to prevent chronic conditions. The company has received pre-seed funding from investors including Entrepreneur First and Next Humanity Ventures, and has also explored Web3 concepts, such as a 3D NFT collection, to reward users for healthy participation.
Keywords: gut microbiome, health technology, personalized nutrition, AI health, gut health test, DNA sequencing, digital health, microbiome analysis, wellness app, Singapore healthtech, Ian Chong, Maria Corliano, Entrepreneur First, preventative health, lifestyle recommendations, nutritional science, health tracking, probiotics, digestive wellness, chronic illness prevention