Biotechnology Software / Life Sciences R&D Platform
Strategic Profile
Benchling was founded in 2012 in San Francisco, California by Sajith Wickramasekara and Ashu Singhal, with the mission to accelerate life sciences research and unlock the power of biotechnology. The global synthetic biology market is expected to reach $30.7 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 26.3%, positioning Benchling at the center of a high-growth market for biology software infrastructure.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Benchling is a series F company founded in 2012 with $412M in funding and a current valuation of $6.1B. The company's most recent deal was a merger/acquisition with Sphinx Bio on August 20, 2025, demonstrating active M&A strategy and market consolidation. Strong investor base and market positioning in an expanding synthetic biology market underscore operational maturity.
Top Insights
Benchling acquired Sphinx Bio in August 2025, expanding its capabilities in specialized biotech workflows
Benchling Biologics is an AI-enhanced workflow for antibody discovery combining prior acquisitions with additional capabilities planned for release in 2026
The company has expanded robotics integrations including HighRes Biosolutions workcells as part of a push toward zero-click lab workflows
As of February 2026, Benchling has 797 employees
Named Competitors
DNAnexus — Cloud-based genomic data management platform
Genedata — Bioinformatics and data management solutions
DNA Script — Enzymatic DNA synthesis technology
BenchSci — AI-powered research platform for life sciences
Genuity Science — Lab automation and data management platform
Recent Developments
(August 2025) Acquisition of Sphinx Bio to enhance antibody discovery and biologics workflows
(2026) Launch of enhanced Biologics Registry capabilities for complex biologics formats planned
(2026) Expansion of robotics integrations and zero-click lab automation workflows
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