pixlbio (formerly Phenaros) Company
pixlbio is a TechBio company combining human iPSC-derived cell models with AI-powered phenomics for drug discovery and safety research. Formed in 2025 from the merger of DefiniGEN — a pioneer in iPSC-derived hepatocyte technology founded at the University of Cambridge — and Phenaros, a Swedish AI phenomics company. pixlbio supplies iPSC-derived hepatocytes (pixHep), stellate cells (pixStellate), intestinal organoids (pixIO), and disease models for MASLD, A1ATD, PFIC2, and urea cycle disorders, alongside Cell Painting phenomics and end-to-end drug discovery services. Trusted by numerous global pharmaceutical companies including AstraZeneca and Sanofi.
Founded Date:
2021-01-01
Industry:
Quantum Chemistry
Last Funding Date:
2025-01-30
Funding Status:
private
Headquarters:
Uppsala,Uppsala Lan,Sweden,Europe
Super Industry:
Quantum Science Applications
Funding Stage:
Seed

