AI Experimentalist
The scientific reasoning software layer of Medra’s laboratory automation platform.
Maturity not rated
Startup · United States
Medra
HQ San FranciscoFounded 202111-50 employees
Medra is revolutionizing biological research by providing an autonomous robotic system that automates complex laboratory protocols across genomics, histology, and cell biology. Founded in 2021 and led by CEO Michelle Lee, the company leverages advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and computer vision to perform tasks such as nucleic acid extraction, RNA transfection, and tissue staining with precision and scalability. Medra's platform integrates seamlessly with existing laboratory instruments, allowing scientists to program protocols using natural language and focus more on scientific discovery.
Funding1 round · $52.0M
- Equity raised
- $52.0M
- Latest
- $52.0MSeries A · Dec 11, 2025
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Series A | $52.0M | — | Human Capital | Catalio Capital Management, Lux Capital, Menlo Ventures, Neo, Seven Seven Six | Confirmed |
- $52.0MDec 11, 2025
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Systems2
Medra Platform
A complete, autonomous robotic system that executes protocols the way scientists do.
Maturity not rated
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
People1
Hiring Observations10 observed listings
San Francisco · FullTime · Other
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Full Stack Software Engineer ↗
San Francisco · FullTime · Engineering
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San Francisco · FullTime · Engineering
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Mechanical Engineer - Winter 2026 Internship ↗
San Francisco · FullTime · Engineering
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San Francisco · FullTime · Other
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Research Associate - Foundry ↗
San Francisco · FullTime · Other
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Research Associate, Protein Purification & Quality Control ↗
San Francisco · FullTime · Other
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Research Engineer, Post-training ↗
San Francisco · FullTime · Engineering
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Robotics Manufacturing Technician ↗
San Francisco · FullTime · Manufacturing
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San Francisco · FullTime · Engineering
Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board
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Sources15
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Profile2
- 1
Black Flag · Supports Organization
“Pioneers the integration of AI and robotics to automate and optimize scientific research by enabling fully autonomous laboratory experiments and data capture”
- 2DatabaseMedra - LinkedIn company profile
LinkedIn · Supports Organization · employee range
“employee_range: 11-50 (profile: 11-50 employees)”
Systems1
- 3CompanyMedra – Hand over lab work
Medra · Supports System
“Introducing AI Experimentalist, the scientific reasoning layer of our Physical AI Scientist platform.”
Funding1
- 4CompanyMedra $52M Series A
Medra · Dec 11, 2025 · Supports Funding round · amount, Funding round · announced on
“I’m excited to announce our $52M Series A, led by Human Capital with participation from existing investors Lux Capital, Neo, and NFDG, as well as new investors Catalio Capital Management, Menlo Ventures, 776, and more.”
People1
- 5OtherBlack Flag 100
Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role
“Medra is revolutionizing biological research by providing an autonomous robotic system that automates complex laboratory protocols across genomics, histology”
Other10
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- 7
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Engagement Manager”
- 8
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer”
- 9
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Full Stack Software Engineer”
- 10
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Full Stack Software Engineer - Winter 2026 Internship”
- 11
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Head of Engineering”
- 12
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Mechanical Engineer”
- 13
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Mechanical Engineer - Winter 2026 Internship”
- 14
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Robotics Software Engineer”
- 15
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Robotics Software Engineer - Winter 2026 Internship”
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