
Nexilico is a biotech company focused on precision microbiome engineering, utilizing an innovative, modality-agnostic AI-driven discovery platform. Their proprietary 'microbiome digital twin' technology enables microbiome precision medicine and supports the development of diverse therapeutic strategies for various diseases. As a leader in next-generation in silico microbiome technologies, Nexilico aims to unlock the microbiome's potential to solve complex health challenges. The company has received significant funding from sources like the NIH and NSF, and has formed collaborations with entities such as Siolta Therapeutics and NVIDIA. Key personnel include co-founders Mohammad Soheilypour (CEO) and Mohammad Mofrad (Chief Scientific Advisor), along with Director of R&D Wyatt Hartman.

Nexilico is a biotech company focused on precision microbiome engineering, utilizing an innovative, modality-agnostic AI-driven discovery platform. Their proprietary 'microbiome digital twin' technology enables microbiome precision medicine and supports the development of diverse therapeutic strategies for various diseases. As a leader in next-generation in silico microbiome technologies, Nexilico aims to unlock the microbiome's potential to solve complex health challenges. The company has received significant funding from sources like the NIH and NSF, and has formed collaborations with entities such as Siolta Therapeutics and NVIDIA. Key personnel include co-founders Mohammad Soheilypour (CEO) and Mohammad Mofrad (Chief Scientific Advisor), along with Director of R&D Wyatt Hartman.
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Berkeley / Danville, California
Focus: AI-driven precision microbiome engineering (microbiome digital twin)
Funding highlights: Multiple NSF & NIH grants; $1M NSF SBIR Phase II (2023) reported
Founders / leadership: Mohammad Soheilypour (Co-founder & CEO); Mohammad Mofrad (Co-founder & Chief Scientific Advisor)
Microbiome therapeutics discovery and precision microbiome engineering
2019
Biotechnology
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NSF SBIR Phase II award reported to develop AI-driven discovery platform for precision microbiome engineering
Grant announced Sep 1, 2023 (NCATS/NIH funding referenced for drug–microbiome metabolism work)
NSF SBIR Phase I award referenced
“Received multiple non-dilutive grants and accelerator support from NSF, NIH, SkyDeck Berkeley, and CITRIS Foundry”