2025 DNA Testing Leaders: Top 100 Gene Testing Companies & Industry Trends Deep Dive
EKC13 min read
Master the leading companies in the gene testing industry! This report compiles a list of the top 100 DNA testing companies globally for 2025 and provides in-depth analysis of key industry trends for market insights and strategic guidance.
| Title | Category | Description | Country | Founder(s) |
| Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) & Wellness | ||||
| 23andMe | Health & Ancestry | The pioneer in DTC genetic testing, offering health risk, wellness, and ancestry reports. | USA | Anne Wojcicki, Linda Avey, Paul Cusenza |
| AncestryDNA | Ancestry | The world's largest consumer DNA database, focusing on genealogy and family history. | USA | Paul Allen, Dan Taggart |
| MyHeritage DNA | Ancestry & Health | A leading service for family history and DNA testing, with a strong international user base. | Israel | Gilad Japhet |
| FamilyTreeDNA | Ancestry | Specializes in deep ancestry analysis, including Y-DNA and mtDNA testing for genealogical research. | USA | Bennett Greenspan, Max Blankfeld |
| Living DNA | Ancestry & Wellness | Offers detailed ancestry breakdowns, particularly within the British Isles, and wellness reports. | UK | David Nicholson, Turi King |
| Nebula Genomics | Whole Genome Sequencing | Provides affordable 30x Whole Genome Sequencing, emphasizing data privacy and ownership. | USA | George Church, Dennis Grishin, Kamal Obbad |
| Helix | Population Genomics | Partners with health systems to provide population-scale genetic screening and research. | USA | James Lu, Justin Kao, Scott Burke |
| Color | Health & Genetics | Focuses on providing accessible genetic testing for hereditary cancer and heart conditions. | USA | Othman Laraki, Elad Gil, Taylor Sittler, Nish Bhat |
| SelfDecode | Health & AI Analysis | AI-powered platform for analyzing existing DNA files to provide personalized health recommendations. | USA | Joe Cohen |
| Vitagene | Wellness & Nutrition | Provides DNA-based diet, supplement, and exercise plans. (Acquired by 1-800 Contacts). | USA | Mehdi Maghsoodnia, Reza Malek |
| CircleDNA | Whole Exome Sequencing | Offers comprehensive health and wellness insights from Whole Exome Sequencing. | Hong Kong | Danny Yeung |
| LetsGetChecked | At-Home Health Testing | Offers a wide range of at-home health tests, including some genetic cancer screenings. | Ireland | Peter Foley |
| Everlywell | At-Home Health Testing | Provides various at-home lab tests, including food sensitivity and a growing number of genetic tests. | USA | Julia Cheek |
| InsideTracker | Wellness & Longevity | Analyzes blood and DNA data to provide personalized recommendations for optimizing health and longevity. | USA | Gil Blander |
| Dante Labs | Whole Genome Sequencing | Offers whole genome and exome sequencing services directly to consumers, focusing on health. | UK / Italy | Andrea Riposati, Mattia Capulli |
| GenoPalate | Nutrigenomics | Analyzes genetics to provide personalized recommendations for optimal nutrition. | USA | Sherry Zhang |
| Futura Genetics | Disease Risk | Provides reports on genetic predispositions to various diseases using DNA data. | UK | Flavio S. Grynszpan |
| The DNA Company | Health & Wellness | Focuses on "functional genomics" to create personalized reports for diet, sleep, and health. | Canada | Kashif Khan |
| Mapmygenome | Health & Wellness | A leading personal genomics company in India offering health and wellness genetic tests. | India | Anu Acharya |
| Xcode Life | DNA Analysis | Specializes in analyzing raw data from other DNA tests to provide a wide range of health reports. | India | Saleem Mohammed |
| Clinical & Diagnostics | ||||
| Invitae | Medical Genetics | A leading medical genetics company providing comprehensive testing for inherited conditions. | USA | Randal W. Scott, Sean E. George |
| Natera | Reproductive Health | Specializes in non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), carrier screening, and oncology diagnostics. | USA | Matthew Rabinowitz, Jonathan Sheena |
| Fulgent Genetics | Clinical Diagnostics | Offers a broad menu of clinical genetic tests, including NGS, for various diseases. | USA | Ming Hsieh |
| Guardant Health | Oncology / Liquid Biopsy | A pioneer in liquid biopsy for cancer detection, monitoring, and treatment selection. | USA | Helmy Eltoukhy, AmirAli Talasaz |
| Myriad Genetics | Molecular Diagnostics | A leader in genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk (e.g., BRCA testing). | USA | Peter Meldrum, Mark Skolnick, Walter Gilbert |
| Ambry Genetics | Clinical Genetics | Provides genetic testing services for inherited and non-inherited diseases. (Part of Konica Minolta). | USA | Charles Dunlop |
| GeneDx | Rare Disease Diagnostics | Specializes in genetic testing for rare and ultra-rare diseases, particularly in pediatrics. | USA | Sherri Bale, John Compton |
| Centogene | Rare Disease Diagnostics | A global leader in diagnostics for rare diseases, combining genetic and biochemical testing. | Germany | Arndt Rolfs |
| Veritas Genetics | Whole Genome Sequencing | One of the first companies to offer affordable whole genome sequencing and interpretation. | USA / Spain | George Church, Mirza Cifric, Preston Estep |
| Sema4 | Health Intelligence | Uses AI and genomic/clinical data to provide predictive health insights. (Now part of GeneDx). | USA | Eric Schadt |
| Foundation Medicine | Cancer Genomics | Provides comprehensive genomic profiling for tumors to guide cancer treatment. (Part of Roche). | USA | Alexis Borisy, Kevin Klicera |
| Tempus | AI & Precision Medicine | A technology company focused on using AI to analyze genomic and clinical data for cancer care. | USA | Eric Lefkofsky |
| Genomics England | Population Genomics | A UK government-owned company managing the 100,000 Genomes Project for research and diagnostics. | UK | (UK Department of Health) |
| Caris Life Sciences | Molecular Science | Focuses on precision medicine and molecular profiling for cancer treatment. | USA | David D. Halbert |
| BGI Genomics | Sequencing & Diagnostics | One of the world's largest genomics organizations, providing sequencing services and clinical tests. | China | Wang Jian, Yang Huanming, Liu Siqi |
| Burning Rock Biotech | Oncology / Liquid Biopsy | A leading company in China for NGS-based cancer therapy selection. | China | Yusheng Han |
| Freenome | Early Cancer Detection | Developing multi-omics blood tests for early detection of cancer. | USA | Gabriel Otte, Michael Otte, Riley Ennis |
| GRAIL | Early Cancer Detection | Developing a blood test (Galleri) to detect multiple types of cancer before symptoms appear. (Acquired by Illumina). | USA | Jeff Huber (Founding CEO) |
| Personalis | Advanced Cancer Genomics | Provides advanced genomic sequencing and analysis for cancer and immuno-oncology. | USA | John West |
| Prenetics | Diagnostics & Genetics | A major diagnostics and genetic testing company in Southeast Asia, with a focus on health and wellness. | Hong Kong | Danny Yeung |
| Congenica | Genomic Analysis Software | Provides a clinical decision support platform for interpreting genomic data for rare diseases. | UK | Matthew Hurles, Philip Beales, Richard Durbin |
| Sophia Genetics | Data-Driven Medicine | A cloud-based platform that uses AI to help hospitals analyze genomic and clinical data. | Switzerland | Jurgi Camblong, Pierre Hutter, Lars Steinmetz |
| Title | Category | Description | Country | Founder(s) |
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| Sequencing Technology & Platforms | ||||
| Illumina | Sequencing Technology | The dominant market leader in DNA sequencing machines and consumables. | USA | David Walt, John Stuelpnagel, Larry Bock |
| Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) | Long-Read Sequencing | A key player in long-read sequencing technology (HiFi), used for complex genomic regions. | USA | Stephen Turner, Jonas Korlach |
| Oxford Nanopore Technologies | Nanopore Sequencing | Developed a new generation of real-time, portable DNA/RNA sequencing technology. | UK | Gordon Sanghera, Hagan Bayley, Spike Willcocks |
| Twist Bioscience | Synthetic DNA | Manufactures synthetic DNA on a silicon platform for various applications, including NGS panels. | USA | Emily Leproust, Bill Peck, Bill Banyai |
| 10x Genomics | Single-Cell & Spatial | Provides instruments and software for single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, revolutionizing research. | USA | Serge Saxonov, Ben Hindson, Kevin Ness |
| DNAnexus | Cloud Genomics Platform | A secure cloud platform for scientists to store, analyze, and collaborate on genomic data. | USA | Arie Berman, Andreas Sundquist, Serafim Batzoglou |
| Ultima Genomics | Low-Cost Sequencing | A startup aiming to radically lower the cost of sequencing with a novel technology platform. | USA | Gilad Almogy |
| Element Biosciences | Sequencing Technology | A newer entrant in the sequencing space, offering a competitive platform to Illumina. | USA | Molly He, Michael Previte, Matthew Kellinger |
| Singular Genomics | Sequencing Technology | Develops next-generation sequencing and multi-omics technologies with its G4 platform. | USA | Andrew Spaventa, Eli Glezer |
| Pet & Animal Genetics | ||||
| Embark Veterinary | Canine Genetics | A leader in dog DNA testing, offering breed identification and comprehensive health screening. | USA | Adam Boyko, Ryan Boyko |
| Wisdom Panel | Canine & Feline Genetics | One of the original and largest pet DNA testing services for dogs and cats. (Part of Mars Petcare). | USA | (Mars Petcare) |
| Orivet | Animal Genetics | Provides genetic testing for dogs and cats, focusing on breeders and veterinarians. | Australia | George Sofronidis |
| Basepaws | Feline Genetics | The leading at-home cat DNA test, providing insights into breed, traits, and health. (Acquired by Zoetis). | USA | Anna Skaya |
| Neogen | Agrigenomics & Animal Safety | A major player in food and animal safety, with a large genomics division for livestock. | USA | James Herbert, Ted Doan |
| Microbiome | ||||
| Viome | Microbiome Analysis | Analyzes gut microbiome and human gene expression to provide personalized food recommendations. | USA | Naveen Jain |
| DayTwo | Microbiome & Health | Uses gut microbiome profiling to offer personalized nutrition plans aimed at balancing blood sugar. | Israel | Yuval Eran, Yair Schindel, Marius Nacht |
| Thorne HealthTech | Microbiome & Wellness | Offers health and wellness solutions, including gut health tests and supplements. | USA | Paul Jacobson |
| Pendulum Therapeutics | Medical Probiotics | Develops medical probiotics that target the microbiome to help manage chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes. | USA | Colleen Cutcliffe, John Eid, Jim Bullard |
| Psomagen | Sequencing & Microbiome | Provides sequencing services and direct-to-consumer gut microbiome and genetic testing. | USA / S. Korea | Ryan W. Kim |
| Niche & Emerging Startups | ||||
| Orchid | Preconception Screening | Offers genetic testing for couples to assess the risk of passing on diseases to their future children. | USA | Noor Siddiqui |
| Gencove | Low-Pass Sequencing | Provides low-pass whole genome sequencing and imputation technology for large-scale projects. | USA | Joe Pickrell, Tomaz Berisa |
| Variantyx | Whole Genome Analysis | Offers a platform for whole genome sequencing analysis to diagnose rare inherited and neurological disorders. | USA | Haim Neerman |
| Genalyte | Diagnostics | Focused on rapid, decentralized diagnostics, although not strictly a DNA company, it operates in the broader molecular diagnostics space. | USA | Cary Gunn |
| Allelica | Polygenic Risk Scores | Specializes in developing and applying polygenic risk scores (PRS) for common diseases. | Italy / USA | George Busby, Giordano Bottà, Paolo Di Domenico |
| Epinomics | Epigenetics / Cancer | Focuses on molecular diagnostics using DNA methylation patterns, particularly for cancer screening. | Germany | Alexander Olek |
| Karius | Infectious Disease | Uses microbial cell-free DNA from a blood sample to rapidly diagnose infectious diseases. | USA | Mickey Kertesz, Tim Blauwkamp |
| C2i Genomics | Cancer Intelligence | Developing a platform for ultra-sensitive cancer detection and monitoring using whole-genome analysis. | USA / Israel | Asaf Zviran, Ezra Sofer, Udi Gafni |
| PrognomiQ | Multi-omics / Early Disease | A spin-out from Seer, focused on early detection and characterization of disease using proteomics and multi-omics. | USA | Omid Farokhzad, Philip Ma |
| GlycanAge | Biological Age | Determines biological age by analyzing glycans (sugar molecules) attached to antibodies. | UK | Gordan Lauc |
| Delfi Diagnostics | Early Cancer Detection | Developing a new class of liquid biopsy tests based on fragmentomics for early cancer detection. | USA | Victor Velculescu, Robert Scharpf |
| Macrogen | Sequencing Services | A major global sequencing service provider for researchers and clinicians. | South Korea | Jeong-Sun Seo |
| Admera Health | Pharmacogenomics | Focuses on pharmacogenomics (PGx) and personalized medicine, now part of Fulgent Genetics. | USA | Guang-Hui Hu |
| At-Bay | Insurance (not a DNA company, but relevant) | While not a testing company, it provides cyber insurance to the healthcare sector, including genetics labs. | USA | Rotem Iram, Roman Itskovich |
| Fabric Genomics | Clinical Decision Support | AI-based platform for genomic data analysis and clinical reporting for hospitals. | USA | Martin Reese, Jean-Marc Flaam, Paul G. Flicek |
| MedGenome | South Asian Genomics | A leader in genomics-based diagnostics and research for populations in South Asia. | India / USA | Sam Santhosh, Mahesh Pratapneni |
| Veracyte | Genomic Classifiers | Develops genomic tests that resolve diagnostic uncertainty in diseases like thyroid and lung cancer. | USA | Bonnie Anderson, Francine E. Carrick |
| Human Longevity, Inc. | Longevity & Genomics | Focuses on genomics-powered health intelligence to help people live longer, healthier lives. | USA | Craig Venter, Peter Diamandis, Robert Hariri |
| Rethink My Healthcare | Genetic Counseling | A telehealth platform providing on-demand access to genetic counselors. | USA | Julia Wilkinson |
| Strand Life Sciences | Bioinformatics | A bioinformatics company providing tools and services for clinical and research genomics. | India | Vijay Chandru, Ramesh Hariharan, V. Vinay |
| Ginkgo Bioworks | Synthetic Biology | The "organism company," using genetic engineering and a massive codebase to program cells for various industries. | USA | Tom Knight, Jason Kelly, Reshma Shetty |
| Zymergen | Synthetic Biology | A "biofacturing" company engineering microbes to make novel materials. (Acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks). | USA | Joshua Hoffman, Zach Serber, Jed Dean |
| Inscripta | Genome Engineering | Develops tools for digital genome engineering, including CRISPR-based platforms. | USA | Ryan Gill, Kevin Ness, Andrew Garst |
| ATUM | Bioengineering | Integrates gene synthesis, protein engineering, and expression platforms for bioengineering. | USA | Jeremy Minshull, Claes Gustafsson |
| IDT (Integrated DNA Technologies) | Synthetic Biology | A major supplier of custom nucleic acids (oligos) for life sciences research. (Part of Danaher). | USA | Joseph Walder |
| CRISPR Therapeutics | Gene Editing | A leading company developing transformative gene-based medicines using CRISPR/Cas9. | Switzerland | Emmanuelle Charpentier, Rodger Novak, Shaun Foy |
| Intellia Therapeutics | Gene Editing | Develops CRISPR/Cas9-based therapeutics for both in vivo and ex vivo applications. | USA | Jennifer Doudna, Nessan Bermingham |
| Editas Medicine | Gene Editing | Another pioneer in the development of CRISPR-based medicines to treat a broad range of diseases. | USA | Feng Zhang, Jennifer Doudna, George Church |
| Beam Therapeutics | Base Editing | Focuses on "base editing," a more precise form of gene editing, to develop precision genetic medicines. | USA | David R. Liu, Feng Zhang, J. Keith Joung |
| Caribou Biosciences | Next-Gen CRISPR | A clinical-stage company using next-generation CRISPR technology to develop cell therapies. | USA | Jennifer Doudna, Rachel Haurwitz |
| Mammoth Biosciences | CRISPR Diagnostics | Co-founded by Jennifer Doudna, using novel CRISPR systems for diagnostics and therapeutics. | USA | Jennifer Doudna, Janice Chen, Lucas Harrington |
| Sherlock Biosciences | CRISPR Diagnostics | Develops diagnostic tests using SHERLOCK (CRISPR-based) and INSPECTR (synthetic biology-based) platforms. | USA | Feng Zhang, Omar Abudayyeh, Jonathan Gootenberg |
| Scribe Therapeutics | CRISPR Engineering | Focused on engineering custom CRISPR molecules specifically designed for therapeutic applications. | USA | Jennifer Doudna, Benjamin Oakes |
| Tessera Therapeutics | Gene Writing | Developing "Gene Writing" technology, a new category of genetic medicine that can write genes into the genome. | USA | (Flagship Pioneering) |
| Genewiz | Genomics Services | A global provider of genomics services like gene synthesis and sequencing. (Now part of Azenta Life Sciences). | USA | Steve Sun, Amy Liao |
| Novogene | Sequencing Services | A leading provider of NGS services, serving the global research community. | China | Ruiqiang Li |
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