Nonprofit led by 23andMe co-founder wins bid to buy genetic testing company
A nonprofit led by the co-founder of genetic testing company 23andMe has won a bid to purchase the company, which declared bankruptcy in March.Monday, June 16th 2025, 9:39 am
A non-profit led by the co-founder of 23andMe wins the bid to purchase the genetic testing company after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year.
The company filed for bankruptcy in March, but former CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki, who resigned from the company at the same time, won the auction to buy the company, bidding $305 million.
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Wojcicki's nonprofit, TTAM Research Institute, will take control of the company.
There is no information at this time as to when the purchasing deal is expected to close.
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Christian Hans
Christian Hans is a Digital Content Producer for News 9. He joined News 9 full-time in July of 2022 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma.
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