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Prolific Machines

Using light to grow and control cells.

Deniz Kent

Co-Founder & CEO at Prolific Machines

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Employees 51–100

Headquarters California, United States

Prolific Machines is at the forefront of biotechnology, using light and AI to control cellular behavior to produce pharmaceuticals, food and other innovations. By utilizing light as a control mechanism, Prolific enables unprecedented precision in cellular processes, unlocking new possibilities for bioproduct manufacturing. With a focus on scaling its platform to established manufacturers, Prolific aims to revolutionize protein therapeutic development and manufacturing, cellular agriculture, drug discovery, and other biological manufacturing markets.

Energy & Environment, Food & Water, and Health

Notable Achievements

Raised $88M from investors like Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Mayfield & IndieBio, etc.
Developed a next-generation antibody therapeutics platform with a grant from the Gates Foundation
Created the world’s first meatball grown with light

Currently Operating in Six Regions

Press Mentions

October 28, 2026

Prolific announces major new investments and partnerships with NantWorks and Zylidac Bio CDMO

Prolific Machines has secured significant investments and strategic partnerships with NantWorks and Zylidac Bio, enhancing its capabilities in advanced biologics manufacturing. This collaboration...

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October 22, 2026

Zylidac Bio Partners with Prolific Machines to Scale Advanced Biologics Manufacturing

Prolific Machines collaborates with Zylidac Bio to enhance advanced biologics manufacturing, building on its innovative platform. The partnership aims to scale production for GMP standards,...

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May 21, 2025

Prolific Machines Selected to Join FDA's Emerging Technology Program, Advancing the Company’s Novel Biomanufacturing Platform

Prolific Machines has been selected for the FDA's Emerging Technology Program, highlighting its innovative biomanufacturing capabilities. Additionally, the company appointed Julien Meissonnier,...

May 16, 2025

Prolific Machines Appoints Julien Meissonnier the Former Catalent Chief Scientific Officer

Prolific Machines has appointed Julien Meissonnier, the former Chief Scientific Officer of Catalent, to its board of directors. This strategic move is expected to enhance the company's expertise...

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May 15, 2025

Prolific Machines nomme l'ancien directeur scientifique de Catalent au conseil d'administration

Prolific Machines has appointed the former Chief Scientific Officer of Catalent to its board of directors, enhancing its leadership team. This strategic move is expected to bolster the company's...