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IndieBio

Vertical Specialist · 8% for $525K
B+

Good (B+) — Cohort Yield Grade

IndieBio is SOSV's biotech-focused accelerator and the category-defining biotech accelerator globally. Strong founder outcomes (multiple unicorns: Memphis Meats, NotCo). Equity terms are favorable for biotech (where capital intensity is high). Mentor quality category-leading; demo day yields strong follow-on rounds.

86
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Equity Terms Fairness
B+
Founder Outcomes
A-
Mentor Quality
A-
Demo Day Yield
B+
Post-Program Network
B+
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2014 within SOSV
  • Category-defining biotech accelerator
  • Memphis Meats, NotCo, Geltor alumni
  • Strong biotech-specific lab infrastructure

/ Best for

Biotech founders (synbio, alternative protein, materials, therapeutics) seeking access to wet-lab infrastructure and biotech-specific mentor network.

/ Watch out for

Biotech-specific; not suitable for software-only founders. Wet-lab residency in NYC or SF required for program.