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Basecamp Research

World's largest biodiversity-powered protein database for AI

Founded2019
HQLondon, UK
StagePlatform
Total Funding$85M
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Overview

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.

Focus areas

Foundation Models, Generative Chemistry, Platform

Key models

BaseFold


Funding

$85M

Total raised

Series B2024-10

$60M

Led by Singular

Notable investors

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.

Platforms & Tools
BaseDataBaseFold

Leadership

Glen Gowers

CEO & Co-Founder

PhD; biodiversity genomics


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