
Curi Bio accelerates the discovery of next-generation medicines by integrating human cells, systems, and data. They offer advanced 3D tissue models of disease, biosystems for clinically relevant functional analyses, and AI/ML-enabled insights. This platform merges functional and analytical assessments for drug safety, efficacy, and potency, providing novel workflows and critical human data to inform R&D decision-making.

Curi Bio accelerates the discovery of next-generation medicines by integrating human cells, systems, and data. They offer advanced 3D tissue models of disease, biosystems for clinically relevant functional analyses, and AI/ML-enabled insights. This platform merges functional and analytical assessments for drug safety, efficacy, and potency, providing novel workflows and critical human data to inform R&D decision-making.
Founded: 2015 (originally NanoSurface Biomedical; rebranded to Curi Bio in July 2020)
Headquarters: Seattle, WA (additional offices listed in Boston and Amsterdam)
What they do: Develop iPSC-derived 3D tissue models, biosystems, and AI/ML analytics (The Curi Engine) to generate human-relevant functional data for preclinical drug discovery
Notable products: Mantarray, Nautilus, Stingray (engineered tissue/biosystem platforms)
Latest equity funding: Series B — $10M closed Dec 2, 2025 (led by DreamCIS)
Non-dilutive funding: Reported NIH SBIR awards totaling $4.4M (Aug 23, 2023); total NIH non-dilutive funding reported >$12M
Preclinical drug discovery and development — generating human-relevant functional and phenotypic data for safety, efficacy, and potency assessment.
2015
Biotechnology Research
6000000 USD
Announced as a $6M Series A (expected additional investors by end of Q2 2021).
10000000 USD
Described as a second closing of an oversubscribed Series A totaling $10M.
4400000 USD
Two SBIR grants totaling $4.4M; company reported total NIH non-dilutive funding >$12M as of this date.
10000000 USD
Announced as a $10M Series B to scale platforms and advanced data analysis.
“Backed by venture investors including Dynamk Capital, UTC Investment, DS Asset Management and DreamCIS; has received significant NIH SBIR/NIH non-dilutive support.”
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Summary
Curi Bio is a leading developer of human stem cell-based platforms for drug discovery based in Seattle, WA. Curi integrates human stem cell models, tissue specific biosystems, and AI/machine learning-based phenotypic screening into its preclinical discovery platform to accelerate discovery of next generation medicines. With Curi Bio’s suite of human stem cell-based products and services, scientists are able to build more mature and predictive human iPSC-derived tissues, with a focus on cardiac, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular models. Curi Bio is closing the gap between preclinical data and human results, accelerating the discovery and development of safer, more effective medicines.
Curi Bio is a startup company seeking a Research Associate to join our team to perform skeletal muscle and motor neuron differentiation, cell expansion, cellular medium production, quality control, and shipping/logistics. Prioritized candidates will have experience in aseptic cell culture, prior biotech experience, and experience with standard cell biology assays. Experience in quality control/assurance functions and/or logistics in a biotech atmosphere is highly desired.
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Curi Bio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and any other relevant documents to careers@curibio.com.
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