Who is the target customer?

Individuals with limb loss or congenital limb differences seeking aesthetically pleasing, sensory-rich, and highly personalized prosthetic solutions. Also, researchers in advanced prosthetics and bio-integrated technology.

It addresses the unmet need for highly personalized and sensory-rich prosthetics. Leveraging advancements in synthetic biology and bio-printing enables a completely new level of customization and functionality that is currently unattainable with traditional prosthetic materials and manufacturing techniques. The novelty and perceived 'coolness' factor will generate early adopter interest.

What is the biggest risk?

The long-term safety and stability of the genetically engineered microorganisms within the prosthetic skin pose significant regulatory and ethical challenges. Scalability of the personalized bio-printing process and the complexity of maintaining a viable microbial ecosystem are also major hurdles.

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Personalized prosthetics are often aesthetically unappealing, expensive to customize, and lack sensory feedback. Current options are often limited to predefined shapes and textures, failing to integrate seamlessly with the user's unique form and sensory needs.

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36 monthsTransactional sales of custom-grown Symbiotic Skins and subscription-based maintenance and calibration services for the embedded microbial ecosystems. Potential for licensing the underlying bio-integration technology to other medical device manufacturers.

The Solution

Symbiotic Skins develops bio-integrated prosthetic skins that use genetically engineered microorganisms to dynamically adapt to the user's limb. The skin, grown in a personalized mold, incorporates sensory feedback mechanisms derived from bioluminescent and electrochemically active bacteria, providing users with customized aesthetics and rich tactile information.

Confidential Investment MemoEuropean Rationalist

"While the unit economics are terrifying at first glance, the potential for creating a truly symbiotic relationship between humans and technology is undeniable. If they can manage the bio-stability challenges and navigate the regulatory landscape, we believe Symbiotic Skins could fundamentally redefine the prosthetic experience. We're in, albeit cautiously, with a seed round to validate the core technology and address the initial safety concerns."

— Partner at Geneva BioCapital

* This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual VCs is purely coincidental.

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