Volta Labs, Inc. YC Application
Volta Labs, Inc. went through Y Combinator in the Winter 2019 batch as a Healthcare company. Below: what the company does, who founded it, and its application to YC, reconstructed question by question in the real YC form.
- YC batch
- Winter 2019
- Industry
- HealthcareIndustrial Bio
- Team size
- 50
- Status
- Active
- Launched
- 2020
Founders
Udayan UmapathiFounder
What Volta Labs, Inc. does
Volta Labs is a genomics applications company that has developed a cutting-edge digital fluidics platform to maximize performance and scalability of sample preparation in genomics while providing unparalleled consistency. Volta is transforming the way biological research and analyses are performed, allowing scientists to focus on what they do best -- pushing the boundaries of biology. As a collective of scientists and builders working at the intersection of engineering and biology, we imagine a world where extracting vital information from biological samples is as simple as pressing a button. That's our vision, and we're turning it into reality. Our HQ is in Boston’s Seaport, where we develop and manufacture our technology. We believe in cross-functional collaboration and continuous learning - whether your interest is in biology, MechEng, CompEng, or simply joining a fast-growing startup striving to make the world a better place, we'd love to welcome you to our team. Check out some of our blog posts to learn more about work life at Volta.
Volta Labs, Inc.'s YC application, reconstructed
Y Combinator application
Volta Labs, Inc., Winter 2019 batch. The real form questions, answered from public data.
- Founders2
- Company7
- Progress7
- Idea4
- Equity3
- Curious2
- Batch Preference1
Company
Volta Labs, Inc.
Unlocking the utility of genomics globally.
We build a digital fluidics platform that automates and scales sample preparation for genomics. Our product replaces manual processes with robotic precision to improve consistency and throughput, letting scientists spend more time on biological discovery rather than experimental logistics.
We are based in Cambridge, MA and plan to remain here after YC.
Cambridge is a biotech hub with access to talent and partners in genomics and engineering, which is critical given our mix of hardware and biology.
21 more answers in the full application
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Is this the real Volta Labs, Inc. YC application?
No. Y Combinator keeps submitted applications private. This is a reconstruction: the real YC form questions, answered from Volta Labs, Inc.'s public data (launch notes, founder backgrounds, product description). It shows how a company like Volta Labs, Inc. would present itself to YC, not the text they submitted.
What YC batch was Volta Labs, Inc. in?
Volta Labs, Inc. was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2019 batch.
Who founded Volta Labs, Inc.?
Volta Labs, Inc. was founded by Udayan Umapathi.
What does Volta Labs, Inc. do?
Unlocking the utility of genomics for the world.
How do I read the full reconstructed application?
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