A cheek swab can settle the family argument about your dog’s breed. Embark’s bigger wager is that millions of those swabs can help change how dogs are cared for.
Tiny Health is an Austin-based health company that built the first at-home gut microbiome test designed for babies, then extended the same clinically-validated science to children, pregnant people, adults and longevity. It pairs DNA sequencing of stool and vaginal samples with age-specific reference ranges and personalized, research-backed recommendations, aiming to catch early microbiome imbalances linked to eczema, allergies, digestive issues and chronic conditions before they take hold.
Evvy is a precision women's health company building the first AI-powered vaginal healthcare platform around a CLIA-certified, at-home metagenomic vaginal microbiome test. Founded in 2021 by Stanford alums Priyanka Jain and Laine Bruzek, Evvy pairs state-of-the-art testing that screens for 700+ bacteria and fungi with clinician-reviewed results, personalized prescription treatment, and one-on-one health coaching. By generating one of the largest datasets on female biomarkers, Evvy aims to close the gender health gap - starting with conditions like bacterial vaginosis that have been chronically under-researched.