Genomics
Genomics is a biotech company that uses genetic data to improve disease prevention and drug discovery. Founded in 2014 by Oxford geneticists, it has raised $135M, including a Series C in January 2024, and employs 190 people.
The growth story
Genomics grew from 90 to 190 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $135M along the way, most recently a Series C in January 2024.
About
The company analyzes large-scale genetic information to provide personalized risk estimates for common diseases and cancers, enabling early interventions. Its approach aims to shift healthcare toward prevention and tailored screening.
Genomics has grown steadily since its founding, with backing from notable investors like F-Prime and Foresite Capital. Its recent Series C funding suggests continued expansion in its genomic prevention efforts.
Founders and leadership
The company is led by its founding team of Oxford geneticists, including Professor Sir Peter Donnelly and Professor Gil McVean. Its largest function is research, which accounts for 27 employees.
The Genomics org chart
Peter Donnelly (Chief Executive Officer) leads 57 mapped leaders with 6 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Research 52 (-4% YoY), Engineering 26 (-7% YoY), Business Development 23 (+15% YoY), Information Technology 14 (+27% YoY), Healthcare Services 9 (+13% YoY), Operations 8 (+14% YoY).
Talent flow
Genomics recruits heavily from top UK institutions, with 14 alumni from the University of Cambridge and 13 from the University of Oxford. Many employees also come from organizations like the Wellcome Sanger Institute and GSK. Alumni often move to roles at academic institutions or biotech firms like AstraZeneca and UCB.
Most common previous employers of Genomics staff: University of Cambridge (8), University of Oxford (6), Wellcome Sanger Institute (6), IQVIA (5), EMIS (5), GSK (5). Former Genomics employees most often moved to Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford (4), UCB (3), University of Oxford (3), AstraZeneca (2), GSK (2), Barclays (2).
Alumni worth knowing
The Genomics mafia
Genomics alumni have founded 11 companies, including Parfin, a fintech firm with 86 employees, and Elevate Quantum, a quantum computing startup with 21 staff.
11Alex Buelau, was Private Investor & Head of Operations until 2018Zachary Yerushalmi, was Investor until 2020Zach Solomon, was Global Director, Business Development - Precision Health until 2025Michael Golden, was Precision Health Data Scientist until 2021Bibhabari Mohanty, was Participant until 2023
Peter Sorensen, was Senior Scientist until 2020
Alan Brophy, was Talent Acquisition until 2020
Umair Khalid, MD, was Commercial Strategy until 2021
Evan Snoswell, was Associate Software Engineer until 2021Hiring now
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 41% direct, 36% search, 15% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Genomics: Python (Programming Language) (47), Data Analysis (45), Research Skills (41), Genomics (39), Bioinformatics (38), R (Programming Language) (37), Communication (35), Management (31).
Where the team actually sits
Genomics people are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (65), United Kingdom (16), Greater Oxford Area (8), London Area, United Kingdom (6). 3 offices on record.
Search footprint
Genomics attracts about 6,874 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $4K a month if bought through ads. It gained 182 ranking keywords and lost 72 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.20 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.80 / 5
- Senior management
- 4.00 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.40 / 5
Frequently asked
Genomics has 190 employees as of September 2026.
Genomics has raised $135M in total, most recently a Series C round in January 2024.
Genomics was founded in 2014 by Gil McVean.
Peter Donnelly (Chief Executive Officer) sits at the top of Genomics's reporting structure, with 6 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Genomics staff are University of Cambridge (8 people), University of Oxford (6 people), Wellcome Sanger Institute (6 people).
Former Genomics employees most often move to Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford (4), UCB (3), University of Oxford (3).
At least 11 companies have a founder who previously worked at Genomics, including Parfin, Elevate Quantum, Grayco Consulting.
Genomics attracts about 6,874 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $4K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Genomics staff are Python (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Research Skills, Genomics, Bioinformatics.
Genomics staff are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (65), United Kingdom (16), Greater Oxford Area (8).
Genomics has about 52 people in Research, down 4% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Genomics has about 26 people in Engineering, down 7% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 120 current and 218 former Genomics profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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