Antarka

Montevideo, Uruguay · Founded 2023 · $600K raised

Biotech
Cosmetics
Headquarters
Montevideo
Employees
1–10
Founded
2023
Total Funding
$600K
Last Round
$600K SeedJan 2023
Rounds
1

About

Antarka is a Uruguayan biotechnology startup developing skin DNA-repair enzymes for cosmetic and skincare applications. Its flagship active, ANKros-CPD, is a CPD-photolyase enzyme sourced from UV-resistant Antarctic extremophile bacteria that recognizes and repairs UV-induced DNA damage in skin at the molecular level. Spun out of research at Uruguay's Universidad de la República, Antarka supplies the skin-permeable active ingredient to cosmetic brands for formulation into longevity and sun-care products.

Summary

Antarka is a Biotech company based in Montevideo, Uruguay, founded in 2023. It has raised $600K in total across 1 round, most recently a $600K Seed round in Jan 2023. Investors include SOSV and IndieBio.

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Funding History

SeedSeed RoundJan 2023
$600K

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