TL;DR: If you are replacing Clear Gene, the closest options are Biocogniv, Docbot, Mind Emulation Foundation. The table below compares 12 alternatives on what they do, stage, size and status.
Every alternative below is compared on what it actually does, not just its category — so you can see which one genuinely replaces Clear Gene (YC Summer 2018).
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The three closest alternatives to Clear Gene are:
| Alternative | What it does | Stage | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biocogniv | — | YC Summer 2020 | 6 | Acquired |
| Docbot | — | YC Winter 2019 | — | Acquired |
| Mind Emulation Foundation | — | YC Winter 2018 | 1 | Active |
| LSK Technologies | A diagnostic lab in a box | YC Summer 2020 | 2 | Acquired |
| AOA Dx | Blood Test for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer | YC Summer 2021 | 25 | Active |
| Oncobox | Finding the right cancer drug for each patient. | YC Summer 2017 | 11 | Active |
| Zealth | Software for remote monitoring of cancer patients | YC Winter 2021 | 2 | Active |
| Redcliffe Lifetech | Redcliffe Labs is India's Largest Omni-channel Diagnostics platform | YC Winter 2021 | 3500 | Active |
| Notable Labs | Personalized drug discovery for blood cancer. | YC Winter 2015 | 40 | Public |
| Modern Fertility | At-home fertility test for women who aren't ready for kids right now… | YC Summer 2017 | 25 | Acquired |
| Morphle Labs | Robotic Automation for cancer diagnostics - Robotic Microscopes &… | YC Winter 2020 | 65 | Active |
| Kenota (formerly ExVivo Labs) | Kenota is revolutionizing the way we test for disease | YC Summer 2016 | 35 | Inactive |
It depends on your size. Biocogniv is the closest match on what Clear Gene actually does. If you need something more established, sort the table by team size — larger teams generally mean more support and a longer track record. If budget is the constraint, the earlier-batch companies are usually the ones still competing on price.
Clear Gene is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and was matched to Clear Gene on what it actually does — its own description of its product — rather than on a broad category label. Batch, team size and operating status come from the YC directory and are shown as-is. We do not rank by payment.
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