Known Medicine

Known Medicine, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, operates within the healthcare industry, focusing on AI-powered drug discovery and oncology. Founded in 2020, the company was part of the Y Combinator S20 batch and has since grown to a team of 17. Known Medicine’s innovative approach involves receiving patient tumors, breaking them down into thousands of micro-tumors, and treating each with different drugs to determine the most effective response. This process is supported by their predictive engine, ODIN™, which aims to predict how any cancer patient will respond to various drug treatments. Additionally, the company develops patient-specific 3D organoids, known as M3DUSA™ models, for drug testing. These efforts are enhanced by the use of machine learning to analyze data and improve patient response predictions with each experiment. Known Medicine’s goal is to improve the lives of cancer patients by developing a predictive engine that determines the best treatment for every cancer. The company has raised $7.2 million in a seed round and processed hundreds of patient samples by the end of 2021, significantly expanding its dataset. Known Medicine partners with clinical sites, oncologists, and patients through its Multicenter Consortium to collect tumor samples for testing against standard care drugs. The company also prioritizes employee welfare, offering fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums, along with paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster families. Located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, the company’s location offers employees access to various outdoor activities.