Vilya
Vilya is a computational biotech startup developing novel medicines using cyclic peptides, founded in 2022. The Seattle-based company raised $71M in Series A funding in June 2024 and employs 51 people.
The growth story
Vilya grew from 2 to 51 employees between 2022 and 2026, raising $71M along the way, most recently a Series A in June 2024.
About
Vilya designs molecular structures not found in nature using computational approaches to create targeted medicines. Its platform focuses on cyclic peptides, aiming to address diseases through precise biological targeting.
The company has grown to 51 employees since its 2022 founding and recently secured $71M in Series A funding from notable investors including ARCH Venture Partners and Madrona. Its team combines expertise in machine learning, computational chemistry, and medicinal chemistry.
Founders and leadership
Vilya's largest function is research, with 13 employees focused on this area. The company was co-founded by scientists from the Institute of Protein Design and ARCH Venture Partners, indicating a strong academic and venture-backed foundation.
The Vilya org chart
Cyrus Harmon (Chief Executive Officer) leads 19 mapped leaders with 3 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 20 (-23% YoY), Engineering 8 (-27% YoY), Business Development 7 (0% YoY), Education 5 (+67% YoY), Operations 4 (0% YoY).
Talent flow
Vilya recruits heavily from Genentech and the Institute for Protein Design, with 5 hires from each. Its team includes graduates from UC Davis, UC Berkeley, and the University of Washington, reflecting a West Coast academic focus.
Most common previous employers of Vilya staff: Genentech (5), Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington (5), Olema Oncology (3), University of California, Davis (3), Stanford University (3), University of Washington (3). Former Vilya employees most often moved to Drug Discovery Consulting (1), University of Washington Information School (1), Nosis Bio (1), Terça da Serra Residencial Sênior (1), Terray Therapeutics (1), Michigan State University (1).
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Vilya: Molecular Biology (14), Biotechnology (14), Drug Discovery (14), Biochemistry (13), Data Analysis (13), Research Skills (13), Microsoft Excel (13), Life Sciences (12).
Where the team actually sits
Vilya people are concentrated in California, United States (18), San Francisco Bay Area (12), Washington, United States (7), San Diego Metropolitan Area (1).
Search footprint
Vilya attracts about 149 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $0K a month if bought through ads. It gained 1 ranking keywords and lost 0 in the last period.
Frequently asked
Vilya has 51 employees as of September 2026.
Vilya has raised $71M in total, most recently a Series A round in June 2024.
Vilya was founded in 2022 by Sabah Öney, Patrick Salveson, Ph.D., Nao Hiranuma, Ph.D..
Cyrus Harmon (Chief Executive Officer) sits at the top of Vilya's reporting structure, with 3 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Vilya staff are Genentech (5 people), Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington (5 people), Olema Oncology (3 people).
Former Vilya employees most often move to Drug Discovery Consulting (1), University of Washington Information School (1), Nosis Bio (1).
Vilya attracts about 149 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $0K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Vilya staff are Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Biochemistry, Data Analysis.
Vilya staff are concentrated in California, United States (18), San Francisco Bay Area (12), Washington, United States (7).
Vilya has about 20 people in Research, down 23% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Vilya has about 8 people in Engineering, down 27% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 40 current and 14 former Vilya profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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