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Prolific Machines

Using light to grow and control cells.

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Deniz Kent

Co-Founder & CEO at Prolific Machines

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Employees 21–50
Headquarters California, United States
Prolific Machines is at the forefront of biotechnology, using light and AI to control cellular behavior to produce food, pharmaceuticals, 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 cellular agriculture, drug discovery, and other biological manufacturing markets.

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

Work at Prolific Machines

Posted November 26, 2024

Senior Scientist: Cell Line Development

Emeryville, CA, USA

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Posted November 2, 2024

Lab Manager

Emeryville, CA, USA

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Posted October 20, 2024

General Counsel

Emeryville, CA, USA

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Posted June 28, 2024

Chief Financial Officer

Emeryville, CA, USA

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