How BitBiome validated their fundraising strategy with global investor connections

BitBiome raised $3M and expanded their investor network through Hypergrowth support.

BitBiome is a groundbreaking platform powering a new era of planetary health by sequencing, cataloging, and evolving microbial genomes from our natural world. Their innovation has produced the world’s largest genome database with over 2 billion sequences, enabling breakthroughs in healthcare, biotechnology, and sustainability.

Led by Yuji Suzuki, BitBiome joined Hypergrowth to validate its fundraising strategy, strengthen go-to-market positioning, and access overseas investors and customers to accelerate growth.

  • Challenge: Limited exposure to overseas investors and uncertainty in fundraising strategy

  • Goal: Validate Series A fundraising approach and expand global investor and customer network

  • Solution: Hypergrowth provided strategic mentoring, curated warm investor introductions, and media visibility to raise profile and accelerate market entry

From Local Innovation to Global Investor Confidence

Through 12 tailored advisory sessions with fundraising and marketing experts, Hypergrowth helped BitBiome sharpen its fundraising narrative, refine market positioning, and build international visibility. Strategic introductions and profile-building efforts positioned the company to attract global capital and partners.

  • Validated fundraising and go-to-market strategy with expert mentorship

  • Accessed 12 advisor sessions, including fundraising experts Gian Seehra and James Wong

  • Secured 5 warm investor introductions and 5 customer connections in target markets

  • Gained insights into Series A best practices, including data room preparation and VC expectations

  • Featured on a leading healthtech podcast and profiled in a Silicon Valley technology magazine

  • Raised $3M in January 2025, bringing total funds raised to $22M

  • Strengthened credibility and visibility with international investors and customers

Highlights
$3M
Funding Raised
10
Warm Intros
12
Expert Sessions
Yuji Suzuki
Yuji Suzuki
CEO and Founder

“Hypergrowth helped me to be ready for exposure to global clients and investors!”

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