Basecamp Research
World's largest biodiversity-powered protein database for AI
Basecamp Research builds the world's largest biological protein database from extreme biodiversity, having discovered over 1 million new microbial species that 10x expanded the known tree of life. Its BaseFold model outperforms AlphaFold 2 by up to 6x in accuracy. Named a Fast Company top 10 Most Innovative Company in biotech for 2025.
Foundation Models, Generative Chemistry, Platform
BaseFold
Funding
$85M
Total raised
$60M
Led by Singular
Singular · S32 · True Ventures · Hummingbird Ventures
Technology
BaseData — world's largest biological protein sequence database built from extreme environments via 125+ community partnerships in 26 countries. BaseFold deep learning model for protein structure prediction outperforms AlphaFold 2 by up to 6x. Partnership with Broad Institute's David Liu lab for genetic medicines.
Leadership
Glen Gowers
CEO & Co-Founder
PhD; biodiversity genomics
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