Pilgrim, whose device combines air sampling and genomic sequencing to detect biological threats, raised a $25M seed led by Buckley at a $150M valuation (Kate Clark/Wall Street Journal)
Pilgrim, a company developing a device that combines air sampling and genomic sequencing to detect biological threats, has secured significant funding. The startup raised a $25 million seed round led by Buckley. This investment values the company at $150 million.
- ▪Pilgrim has raised a $25 million seed round.
- ▪The funding round was led by Buckley.
- ▪The company achieved a valuation of $150 million.
- ▪Pilgrim's technology combines air sampling and genomic sequencing.
- ▪The device is designed to detect biological threats.
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