Touchlight
PrivateLast Round
Grant
May 9, 2024
Est. Valuation
$1B
Total Funding Raised
$133.4M
Company Overview
Touchlight operates in Healthcare & Life Sciences and is based in Hampton. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in May 2024.
Touchlight is a biotechnology company that provides enzymatic DNA manufacturing services and proprietary doggybone DNA (dbDNA) technology to support the development of genetic medicines, including mRNA, viral vectors, and vaccines.
Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Verticals
Biotechnology, Biotech Equipment, Drug Discovery
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Data as a Service
AI Layer
Non-AI
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| GenScript | 73% |
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Touchlight Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | May 9, 2024 | ||||
| Grant | Mar 29, 2023 | ||||
| Grant | Dec 1, 2022 | ||||
| VC Round | Sep 15, 2021 | ||||
| Series B | Mar 11, 2021 | ||||
Grant | Mar 1, 2018 |
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Key People
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Touchlight Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Grant |
| Novator Partners | VC Round |
| Downing | VC Round |
| Bridford Group | VC Round, Series B |
| Gates Foundation | Grant |
| Innovate UK | Grant |
| The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust | Grant |
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- Apr 9, 2026
Developing a hepatitis B/D vaccine in partnership with SVF Vaccines.
- Apr 9, 2026
Partnering with SVF Vaccines to advance hepatitis B/D vaccine.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- receives_awardNov 3, 2026
Touchlight earns the Innovation Catalyst award for its cell-free Doggybone DNA (dbDNA) platform.
- recognized_asOct 7, 2026
Touchlight is shortlisted for Innovation Catalyst, Manufacturing Excellence, and Sustainable Pharma Excellence at the CPHI Pharma Awards 2026 and receives the winner’s award at the ceremony in Italy on Oct 6th '26.
- attends_eventOct 7, 2026
Touchlight attends CPHI Milan, where the winner’s award is presented to it at a ceremony in Italy on Oct 6th '26.
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Touchlight Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Touchlight a public or private company?
Touchlight is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Touchlight?
Touchlight is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Touchlight's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Touchlight worth (valuation)?
Touchlight's valuation is estimated at $1.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Touchlight stock?
Touchlight shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Touchlight's last funding round?
Touchlight's most recent funding round was Grant on May 9, 2024.
Who are the main investors in Touchlight?
Key investors in Touchlight include Novator Partners, Bridford Group, Innovate UK, Novator Capital Advisers.
Will Touchlight IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Touchlight.
How can I track Touchlight secondary market activity?
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