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Samsara Sciences

MaterialsSan Diego, CA, USAFounded 2015· One of 931 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides high-quality primary human liver and kidney cells for 3D bioprinting and research applications, enabling advanced tissue models for drug discovery and regenerative medicine.

CEO / Founder
Dr. Sharon Presnell
Team Size
2-10
Stage
Active
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Organovo Holdings Inc.

Technology & Products

Key Products

Primary human hepatocytes; Primary human hepatic stellate cells; Human liver FFPE tissue slides; Snap-frozen tissues; Nucleic acids and profile data

Technological Advantage

Proprietary cell isolation and characterization processes ensure high viability and phenotypic consistency, critical for reproducible 3D bioprinted tissues; leverages parent company Organovo's bioprinting expertise and automation.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Supplies traceable, well-characterized human liver and kidney cells that reduce variability in 3D bioprinted tissue research, accelerating drug toxicity testing and disease modeling while supporting internal R&D for therapeutic tissues.

How They Differentiate

Specializes exclusively in human liver and kidney cells for 3D bioprinting, with traceable donor origins and comprehensive phenotypic data, unlike generic cell suppliers that lack bioprinting-specific optimization.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Pharmaceutical companies, academic research institutions, biotech firms

Industry Verticals

Pharmaceutical; Biotechnology; Academic Research; Regenerative Medicine

Competitors

Organovo; Aspect Biosystems; EnvisionTEC

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Samsara Sciences has $18 million in revenue and 5 employees.

Major Milestones

Launched commercial operations in 2016; Announced multi-year supply agreement with Lonza Bioscience Solutions in 2018; Asset acquisition by LifeNet Health in 2019

Notable Customers

QPS Holdings LLC