
GRAIL
Founded Year
2016Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
$2.005BValuation
$0000About GRAIL
GRAIL develops technologies for early cancer detection. Its product includes Galleri which provides multi-cancer early detection tests. GRAIL was formerly known as PSC15. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Menlo Park, California. In August 2021, GRAIL was acquired by Illumina.
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Dec 1, 2020
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GRAIL Patents
GRAIL has filed 134 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Molecular biology
- DNA
- Genetics

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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11/30/2018 | 8/15/2023 | Molecular biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, DNA, Genomics | Grant |
Application Date | 11/30/2018 |
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Grant Date | 8/15/2023 |
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Related Topics | Molecular biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, DNA, Genomics |
Status | Grant |
Latest GRAIL News
Aug 26, 2023
Grail partnership latest step for broader access to multicancer tests Study to evaluate community outreach strategies for increasing early cancer screening in diverse populations, follows similar deal by Exact Sciences in June By Karen Tkach Tuzman, Director of Biopharma Intelligence August 25, 2023 7:09 PM UTC With real-world data becoming key for understanding the clinical utility of multicancer early detection (MCED) tests, evaluating the blood tests in diverse populations and care settings is critical. Non-profit partnerships announced this half by Grail and Exact Sciences aim to build that understanding by bringing the companies’ tests to underserved populations. In the absence of FDA approval and widespread reimbursement, real-world use of the cell-free DNA (cfDNA)-based Galleri MCED test from the Grail LLC unit of Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN), which is marketed via the laboratory-developed test (LDT) pathway, is primarily limited to those who can afford the $949 price tag. ... BCIQ Company Profiles
GRAIL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was GRAIL founded?
GRAIL was founded in 2016.
Where is GRAIL's headquarters?
GRAIL's headquarters is located at 1525 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park.
What is GRAIL's latest funding round?
GRAIL's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did GRAIL raise?
GRAIL raised a total of $2.005B.
Who are the investors of GRAIL?
Investors of GRAIL include Illumina, ARCH Venture Partners, Public Sector Pension Investment Board, CPP Investments, Qiming Venture Partners and 28 more.
Who are GRAIL's competitors?
Competitors of GRAIL include Owlstone Medical, Beacon Biomedical, Huna, ErleaDx, Freenome and 16 more.
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Accuragen has developed a high-sensitivity next-generation sequencing-based system for the detection of cancer mutations in minuscule concentrations of circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in blood. The Company's technology addresses the significant barriers associated with harnessing the information contained in cfDNA by combining proprietary techniques in molecular biology and computational algorithm for error suppression. With Accuragen's technology, nanogram quantities of highly-fragmented cfDNA can be amplified more than 1000-fold, and a panel of tens to hundreds of cancer-related genes can be screened with a sensitivity at the single-digit molecular level.

OncoTAB's technology was used to develop a blood test, Agkura Personal Score, which aids breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue.