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Benchling (YC S12) Is Modernizing Software For Biotech Labs

22 points| sajithw | 12 years ago |techcrunch.com | reply

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[+] uams|12 years ago|reply
Biotech is going to be eaten by software, that's not in question. It's clear that Kleiner lost their first bet on health startups, which means that I'm looking forward to seeing the next batch of startups give it a go.
[+] bonsai|12 years ago|reply
"It's clear that Kleiner lost their first bet on health startups" - What do you mean by this?
[+] Irene|12 years ago|reply
No doubt, biotech will be "eaten" by software. But the crowded market of biotech software has many viable open source alternatives. Besides, many tools have been developed or are being developed by established companies.

Yet, I don't see much evidence of growth. Looks like 'play money' for investors.

[+] rottencupcakes|12 years ago|reply
You could have said all these things about Dropbox.

"The crowded market of backup software has many viable open source alternatives. Besides, many tools have been developed or are being developed by established companies."

[+] liyanchang|12 years ago|reply
Congrats to Benchling! They're a phenomenal group of guys who are really going to do great things.