{"id":1559,"date":"2023-03-11T06:53:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-11T06:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/?p=1559"},"modified":"2023-03-11T06:53:01","modified_gmt":"2023-03-11T06:53:01","slug":"iktos-raises-16-4-million-in-series-a-funding-to-revolutionize-drug-design-with-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/iktos-raises-16-4-million-in-series-a-funding-to-revolutionize-drug-design-with-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Iktos Raises $16.4 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Drug Design with AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vXprhKmdEh94O2u1678448844.png\" alt=\"The logo of IKTOS with white Background\" class=\"wp-image-1560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vXprhKmdEh94O2u1678448844.png 200w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vXprhKmdEh94O2u1678448844-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iktos.ai\/\">Iktos<\/a> is a start-up company based in Paris, France, specializing in developing proprietary artificial intelligence technologies and software for ligand-based and structure-based de novo drug design. With a recent Series A funding of $16,428,000, the company revolutionizes the biotechnology industry. The funding was led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnescapital.com\/en\/\">Omnes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.m-ventures.com\/en\">M Ventures<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.debiopharm.com\/\">Debiopharm<\/a>, three prominent venture capital firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iktos&#8217; de novo design algorithm is based on deep generative models with reinforcement learning, allowing it to design novel compounds. They are easy to make, optimized to meet a given multi-objective blueprint, and with unprecedented speed, performance, and diversity. This innovative approach to drug design can transform the biotechnology industry. Further, It provides a faster and more efficient way to develop new compounds and bring them to market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-494-1024x502.png\" alt=\"The Iktos Operate in the early stage drug discovery value chain\" class=\"wp-image-1562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-494-1024x502.png 1024w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-494-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-494-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-494.png 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With its cutting-edge technology and deep expertise in drug design, Iktos is well-positioned to become a leader in the biotechnology industry. The company&#8217;s commitment to innovation and dedication to creating groundbreaking solutions have already caught the attention of industry experts. It poises to make a significant impact in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-495-1024x478.png\" alt=\"Why IKTOS\" class=\"wp-image-1563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-495-1024x478.png 1024w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-495-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-495-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-495.png 1285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Iktos is an exciting start-up with a promising future in the biotechnology industry. Its unique approach to drug design and innovative technologies have the potential to change the industry&#8217;s landscape and bring new, life-saving treatments to the market. Visit the link for Iktos&#8217;s latest funding round <a href=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/round\/Iktos-raises-16428000-Series-A-2023-03-10-Yann-Gaston-Mathe-MTA2MTc\">https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/round\/Iktos-raises-16428000-Series-A-2023-03-10-Yann-Gaston-Mathe-MTA2MTc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iktos is a start-up company based in Paris, France, specializing in developing proprietary artificial intelligence technologies and software for ligand-based and structure-based de novo drug design. With a recent Series A funding of $16,428,000, the company revolutionizes the biotechnology industry. The funding was led by Omnes, M Ventures, and Debiopharm, three prominent venture capital firms. 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