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Indonesia’s Nusantics turns around, launches new products

After overcoming near-bankruptcy, Indonesian genetics and biotechnology startup Nusantara Genetics (Nusantics) achieved a ninefold increase in EBITDA and reduced its net losses to one-fifth of previous level.

Revata Utama, CEO of Nusantics, credited the company’s recovery to the support of its shareholders, such as East Ventures, and the dedication of its employees.

The company also unveiled new milestones, including the launch of two human health product, PathoScan hrHPV and PathoScan hrHPV Lite, as well as the expansion of its animal health offerings with products like CeKolam by Nusantics and ShrimProtect kits.

Recent Nusantics developments

Timeline
04-Oct-2022 🔬 After pandemic growth, Indonesian biotech startup tests post-Covid waters
  • Nusantics shifts focus beyond Covid-19 testing
  • Plans to expand into animal diagnostics and skincare
19-Sep-2022 🧬 Exclusive: Indonesian biotech startup gets funding from global accelerator
  • Nusantics secures funding from Illumina Accelerator.
  • Company focuses on microbiome diagnostics and Covid-19 testing.
06-Jul-2021 🦠 Indonesian biotech startups introduce saliva-based Covid-19 test kits
  • New PCR test kits approved for saliva samples
  • Quickspit and Bio Saliva enhance Covid-19 testing
07-Jan-2021 💉 East Ventures leads funding in biotech startup that develops Covid-19 test kits
  • Nusantics secures series A funding from East Ventures
  • Funds will boost R&D for microbiome analysis tools
27-Mar-2020 🦠 East Ventures to raise funds to help produce 100,000 Covid-19 test kits
  • Indonesia sees Covid-19 cases rise to nearly 900
  • Nusantics to produce 100,000 Covid-19 test kits soon
20-Mar-2020 🧬 Indonesian biotech startup Nusantics closes seed round led by East Ventures

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