Clear Labs

Clear Labs is a private genomics testing company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in next-generation sequencing (NGS) solutions aimed at enhancing food safety and clinical diagnostics. Clear Labs focuses on leveraging genomic data to improve diagnostics and surveillance across various sectors. The company offers a fully automated NGS workflow that provides actionable insights. Their services include an intelligent NGS platform for food safety testing, which helps large food companies conduct faster and more accurate pathogen testing. Additionally, Clear Labs provides genomic surveillance services that integrate sequencing, microbiology, automation, data science, and software analytics. Their Clear Dx Microbial Surveillance WGS solution automates the whole-genome sequencing process for bacterial and fungal isolates, streamlining pathogen characterization. Clear Labs has a diverse customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia, and has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its operational efficiency. The company has raised $135.55 million in funding and was recognized by Forbes as one of the 25 most innovative agtech startups in 2018.