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Pencil Biosciences is a provider of gene-editing technology. It is developing an innovative gene modulation technology that can have an impact across a range of applications, including new therapeutic options for patients with rare diseases. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom. The company has raised $10.4M in funding at the seed stage. The team comprises 17 (Jun 30, 2026) employees.…

Life Sciences · Genomics · Alderley Edge, United Kingdom · EST 2018

About

Pencil Biosciences is a provider of gene-editing technology. It is developing an innovative gene modulation technology that can have an impact across a range of applications, including new therapeutic options for patients with rare diseases. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom. The company has raised $10.4M in funding at the seed stage. The team comprises 17 (Jun 30, 2026) employees. Pencil Biosciences operates in the Genomics sector. The company focuses on Gene Editing. Notable investors include o2h ventures, UK Innovation Science & Seed Fund, The GM&C Life Sciences Fund, o2h group, Catapult Ventures, Octopus Ventures, among others. The company has a team of 17 employees.

Business model

Genomics > Enabling Technologies > Technology Platforms > Gene Editing

Founders & team highlights

Serial Founder

Team background

College Wise > Imperial College London

Institutional investors

o2h venturesUK Innovation Science & Seed FundThe GM&C Life Sciences Fundo2h groupCatapult VenturesOctopus VenturesNorthern GritstoneMartlet CapitalSyndicate RoomFuture Planet CapitalPrism General PartnerJonathan MilnerMartin QuibellPaul RiverslathamJonathan Moore

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