23andMe

United States · Research

23andMe, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company's mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world's largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The 23andMe research platform has generated more than 180 publications on the genetic underpinnings of a wide range of diseases, conditions, and traits. The platform also powers the 23andMe Therapeutics group, currently pursuing drug discovery programs rooted in human genetics across a spectrum of disease areas, including oncology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, in addition to other therapeutic areas. 23andMe was named as one of the San Francisco Chronicle's Top Workplaces and one of Comparably's Best Places to Work in 2022. CEO, Anne Wojcicki was also named one of Glassdoor's top CEOs in 2019 and one of Comparably's "Best CEOs for Women" in 2021 and 2022. More information is available at www.23andMe.com.