Mytos
Mytos, formerly known as HackScience and Cytera CellWorks, is a healthcare company based in London, specializing in the automation of cell culture workflows to accelerate drug development.
Company History
Mytos, originally known as HackScience and later Cytera CellWorks, is based in London, England, United Kingdom. The company has evolved significantly over the years, culminating in their participation in Y-Combinator's S18 batch. Currently, they have a team of 26 employees and operate across the United Kingdom, Europe, and remote locations.
Industry and Sub-Industry
Mytos operates within the healthcare industry, specifically in the industrial biology sub-sector. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions that accelerate the development of new drugs through automation. By automating the growing of human cells, Mytos contributes to advancements in drug discovery and the broader field of biotechnology.
Funding
Mytos has successfully raised $19 million in Series A funding. This financial milestone underscores the company’s potential and its innovative approach to cell culture workflows. The investment supports their growth and enhances their ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions in the industrial bio sector.
Product and Services
Mytos offers a platform designed for the fully automated manufacture of any human cell type. Their system supports a broad range of cell culture workflows, including expansion and maintenance, neural progenitor differentiation, and cardiomyocyte differentiation. The infrastructure provided by Mytos is intuitive and easy to use, incorporating features that reduce costly contaminations and save researchers time, even eliminating the need for weekend work.
Applications and Benefits
Mytos’ platform has several critical applications in drug discovery. It supports expanded cell culture workflows, neural progenitor differentiation, and cardiomyocyte differentiation. The platform's closed system is designed to reduce contamination risks while providing an intuitive interface, enabling researchers to save time and streamline their workflows.