Atomwise

AI-driven drug discovery and development

San Francisco, California, United States

About Atomwise

Atomwise operates in the pharmaceutical industry by using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance drug discovery. The main product is an AI engine that employs machine learning and convolutional neural networks to analyze extensive chemical libraries. This technology allows Atomwise to identify new small molecule medicines more efficiently than traditional methods. The company primarily serves clients in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, aiming to streamline the drug discovery process. Atomwise's business model involves developing and co-developing drug candidates, which are then sold to pharmaceutical companies or healthcare providers. What sets Atomwise apart from its competitors is its integration of AI and machine learning, which accelerates the creation of effective medicines while reducing costs and time. The ultimate goal of Atomwise is to improve patient outcomes by delivering better treatments more quickly.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$171.8MTotal Funding
PRIVATE_PLACEMENT_NON_VCCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, BiotechnologyIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision
FSA
401k
Parental leave
Commuter benefits
Professional development

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Insilico Medicine and Exscientia.
Regulatory hurdles may delay AI-developed drug approvals.
Dependence on venture capital funding could lead to financial instability.

Differentiation

Atomwise uses AI to discover structurally novel chemical matter efficiently.
AtomNet technology unlocks more undruggable targets than any other AI platform.
Atomwise collaborates with over 250 partners globally, enhancing its drug discovery capabilities.

Upsides

AI-driven personalized medicine could improve Atomwise's treatment efficacy.
Collaborations with cloud providers can scale Atomwise's computational resources.
AI models predicting drug side effects can enhance Atomwise's safety profiles.