Pencil Biosciences

Provider of gene-editing technology

placeAlderley Edge, England, United Kingdom calendar_todayFounded 2018 groups10 employees language pencilbiosciences.com

Registered entities

Innovation

3 patent families (1 granted) — focus: Chemistry & metallurgy; filing pace accelerating. Cited 49 times.

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Social engagement

Social engagement: 2.4K social following, 8 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.

Investor mix

17 investors on record; lead investors include o2h ventures, UK Innovation Science & Seed Fund, Octopus Ventures, Northern Gritstone.

Investor typeCountShare
Venture capital847%
Private equity16%
Other / undisclosed847%

Recent activity

8 Jan 2026
Event
JPM Healthcare Week 12–15 January 2026
15 Sep 2025
Leadership hire
Chair of Board of Directors
Coming soon