Biotech pharma

One Codex

Website
Founded 2014Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

One Codex is a data platform for applied microbial genomics, enabling new and valuable applications in clinical diagnostics, food safety, and biosecurity. Acquired by Invitae (NVTA) in February 2021. Spun out as an independent company in September 2022.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08

Product & workflow

An easy-to-use web platform, simple APIs for accessing data programatically, and integrations with Illumina BaseSpace and other tools allow you and your collaborators to analyze hundreds or thousands of samples.

Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-16

Customers & use cases

Our customers include top academic labs, biotechnology companies developing live biotherapeutics (LBPs), and clinical laboratories performing infectious disease diagnostics.

Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-16

Founders & team

Nick Greenfield

Founder

Founded One Codex (YC S14), the leading microbial genomics data platform, acquired by Invitae (NVTA) in February 2021 and spun out via an employee buyout in late 2022. VP of Product & Tech (Biosecurity) at Ginkgo Bioworks 2022-2023 (DNA, also YC S14). Reformed management consultant turned software, data, and bio nerd. Skier, cheese-lover, Vermonter, based in VT and Cambridge MA.

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
16team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2014 · Source

News & product activity

Sources & observations

Y Combinator

Profile depthenriched profile
Website observationwebsite reachable
Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedBoston, MA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA
Pricing evidenceA pricing page was detected
Maturity: Not assessed · 4 of 6 areas documented

Source-based assessment · automated evidence rules

The source reports an inactive or acquired company; current product identity needs review.

Maturity is an evidence-based assessment, not a success rating. It may understate the current stage where evidence is limited. Coverage records documented areas, not a complete or independently audited company history.

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