
Shift Bioscience is a biotechnology company focused on cell rejuvenation therapeutics for age-driven diseases. They leverage proprietary datasets, AI-powered virtual cells, and cell aging clocks to identify novel targets, such as SB000, a single-gene target that reverses cellular aging across multiple cell types without safety concerns like tumorigenesis associated with Yamanaka factors. Their approach aims to develop therapies that can increase lifespan and address a significant market opportunity in age-related diseases.

Shift Bioscience is a biotechnology company focused on cell rejuvenation therapeutics for age-driven diseases. They leverage proprietary datasets, AI-powered virtual cells, and cell aging clocks to identify novel targets, such as SB000, a single-gene target that reverses cellular aging across multiple cell types without safety concerns like tumorigenesis associated with Yamanaka factors. Their approach aims to develop therapies that can increase lifespan and address a significant market opportunity in age-related diseases.
Headquarters: Cambridge, UK (Gurdon Institute)
Founded: 2017
Focus: AI-powered virtual cell platform and cell aging clocks for cell rejuvenation therapeutics
Recent financing: $16M Seed (Oct 15, 2024) led by BGF
Notable discovery: Identified a single-gene target (SB000) that reverses cellular aging signals without inducing pluripotency
Cellular aging and age-related diseases
2017
Biotechnology
16,000,000
Seed round reported as $16M; company statements report total capital raised brought to about $18M after this round.
“Includes participation from F-Prime Capital, Kindred Capital, Jonathan Milner, IKJ Capital, and others”