Biotech pharma

Nanograb

Website
Founded 2023Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Nanograb is a computational drug discovery company that uses AI to create novel targeted non-viral gene therapy vectors. Our platform designs unique combinations of small peptide binders attached to nanoparticles to safely deliver genetic medicines to specific cells and tissues in the body at scale.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08

Founders & team

Debesh Mandal

Founder

Co-founder and CEO of Nanograb. PhD in Computational Biophysics from Imperial College London. Experienced in molecular simulations and building software for scientists. First software hire at Fabricnano

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15

Christopher Lau

Founder

Co-founder of Nanograb. M.Eng Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering at Imperial College London. Biomedical engineering experience developing biosensors using aptamers, and a drug delivery device for hypertension management.

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15

Shanil Panara

Founder

Cofounder and in silico lead at Nanograb; Imperial College PhD (dropout); Fascinated by all things compute and physics... all in the name of figuring out real life things! Otherwise, I love singing and music in general. Fun fact: I was in an a cappella group for 5 years :)

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
5team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2023 · Source

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Website observationwebsite reachable
Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedLondon, England, United Kingdom
Pricing evidenceNo pricing page confirmed
Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

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