Double Helix Optics

Revolutionizing biomedical discovery with 3D super-resolution imaging at the single-molecule scale. Visit the DoubleHelix Website

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Double Helix

Double Helix Optics was founded in 2013, leveraging technology developed in the lab of Rafael Piestun (CU Boulder Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering). Double Helix Optics’ technologies transform conventional microscopes into high-precision 3D imaging tools.

Funding Status and Investment Opportunities

  • Industry Applications: Hardware and Instrumentation, Sensors, Health and Wellness, Biotech, Software, Research and Exploration
  • Funding Stage: Seed Round
  • Contact for Investment Inquiries: Leslie Kimerling , leslie@doublehelixoptics.com

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