CariGenetics

What CariGenetics does

CariGenetics Limited, founded in October 2022 by Dr. Carika Weldon and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, is a biotechnology company developing genetic testing products, genomic research, and pharmacogenetics solutions targeted at Caribbean-descent populations. Its technology stack is anchored on Oxford Nanopore Technologies long-read sequencing (MinION Mk1C and PromethION 24 platforms) operated through its Seq2Know certified sequencing service, combined with whole-genome sequencing, population-specific Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) analysis (CE-marked for 17 diseases), epigenetic biological-age testing, and the MAISIE AI assistant for personalised action plans. The commercial portfolio spans the 4Sure Series (ancestry and paternity), the ForYou Series of wellness kits (nutrition, fitness, skincare, personality, cannabis, psychedelics), prevention products (MyRiskScore PRS, Meds4You pharmacogenetics), Gut2Know microbiome analysis, MyBioAge epigenetics, and the MyWellness/VibrantlyYou bundle packages, sold direct-to-consumer via carigenetics.com with local pickup across seven Caribbean territories plus US shipping.

The company operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time DTC test sales priced $100-$799, sequencing-as-a-service (Seq2Know) for research and clinical clients in LATAM and the Caribbean, and longer-term data-monetisation through pharmaceutical partnerships and academic research collaborations. Customer segments include individual Caribbean consumers, healthcare systems seeking population-specific guidance, and pharmaceutical companies needing non-European genetic data for drug development — a gap CariGenetics estimates covers 85% of the global population currently excluded from efficacy and safety testing. CariGenetics also runs three active whole-genome studies (breast cancer 100 participants, prostate cancer 1,000 participants, cardiovascular 500 participants with the University of Trinidad & Tobago) to build what it claims is the world's first high-resolution Caribbean ancestry database.

The business is venture-stage: privately held, 1-10 employees, $2M raised in a 2023 pre-seed SAFE round with a Seed round publicly signalled for 2024. Strategic expansion is visible through the April 2026 rebranding of GenTech Analytica as CariGenetics Saint Lucia (extending reach into the OECS region) and a growing partnership network with Oxford Nanopore, Genomes.io, Haut.AI, and several academic and community organisations across the Caribbean.

Name

CariGenetics

Legal name

CariGenetics Limited

Website

https://carigenetics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CariGenetics is a Bermuda-based biotechnology company that develops direct-to-consumer genetic testing products, Oxford Nanopore sequencing services, and whole-genome research studies focused on Caribbean-descent populations, serving individual consumers, healthcare systems, and pharmaceutical companies seeking non-European genetic data.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Genetic Testing Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Genetic & Genomic Testing (germline, somatic, carrier, pharmacogenomics) (HLAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Genetic & Prenatal Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAH), Molecular & Genetic Testing (PCR/NGS/qPCR) (HLAGADAF), Clinical Biomarker Testing Services (central labs, trial enrollment/monitoring assays) (HLAAAMAC)

Keywords

• Genetic testing services
• Consumer genomics products
• Caribbean ancestry DNA
• Polygenic risk scoring
• DNA sequencing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

Bermuda

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Products: Sale of DNA testing kits to individual consumers for health, wellness, ancestry, and prevention testing. Products include ancestry tests (BeforeYou), paternity tests (Know4Sure), family DNA tests (Family4Sure), nutrition tests (Food4You), fitness tests (Fitness4You), skincare tests (Skincare4You), personality tests (PersonallyYou), cannabis sensitivity tests (4Twenty), psychedelic response tests (VividlyYou), polygenic risk scores (MyRiskScore), pharmacogenetics tests (Meds4You), biological age tests (MyBioAge), gut microbiome tests (Gut2Know), and comprehensive wellness packages (MyWellness, VibrantlyYou).
2. Sequencing Services (Seq2Know): Providing Oxford Nanopore sequencing services to research scientists, clinicians, and companies in the Caribbean. Includes experimental design consultation, library prep, sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis.
3. Pharmaceutical Partnership Research: Generating evidence for pharmaceutical companies through real-world data from Caribbean populations. Helping pharma select market opportunities, generate evidence, and increase speed of drugs to market by providing non-European genetic data.
4. Bundle and Wellness Packages: Multi-test bundle offerings (2-in-1, 3-in-1, 4-in-1 kits) with discounted pricing compared to individual product purchases. Expert coaching add-on services through partners like Coach Alex and Dr Tameisha Matthew.
5. Research Collaborations: Collaborative research partnerships with universities, healthcare institutions, and government agencies for specific disease studies (breast cancer, prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease) in Caribbean populations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CariGenetics sells direct-to-consumer DNA test kits covering ancestry, paternity, familial relationships, nutrition, fitness, skincare, personality, cannabis sensitivity, psychedelics, gut microbiome, pharmacogenetics, polygenic risk scores, biological age, and comprehensive wellness packages. The company also operates Seq2Know, a certified Oxford Nanopore Technologies long-read DNA/RNA sequencing service for research scientists, clinicians, and companies in the Caribbean region. Products are sold online and through local pickup partners across the Caribbean and USA, with digital results delivered via a secure GDPR-compliant mobile app within 4-6 weeks.

Product overview

CariGenetics is a Caribbean genomics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of genetic testing products and services focused on populations of Caribbean descent. The product ecosystem includes the 4Sure Series (ancestry testing via BeforeYou, paternity via Know4Sure, and familial relationships via Family4Sure), the ForYou Series wellness products (Food4You, Fitness4You, Skincare4You, PersonallyYou, 4Twenty, VividlyYou), Prevention Testing products (MyRiskScore for polygenic risk scores, Meds4You for pharmacogenetics), epigenetic testing (MyBioAge, MyWellness), and Gut2Know for microbiome analysis. The company also provides Seq2Know as a certified Oxford Nanopore sequencing service for research and clinical clients. Products are available individually or as bundles, with digital results delivered via app and secure online accounts within 4-6 weeks. Pricing ranges from $100 for ancestry tests to $349 for individual clinical tests, with bundle discounts available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 4Sure Series: DNA testing product line including BeforeYou (ancestry), Know4Sure (paternity), and Family4Sure (familial DNA testing)
• ForYou Series
• Seq2Know
• Gut2Know
• MyRiskScore
• Meds4You
• MyBioAge
• MyWellness
• VibrantlyYou

Products and services

• BeforeYou Ancestry DNA Test Ancestry DNA test using autosomal testing technology to reveal paternal and maternal ancestry from both African and Latin lineages, with app-based results and optional participation in building a high-resolution Caribbean ancestry database.
• Know4Sure Paternity DNA Test Paternity DNA test using STR analysis to establish paternal relationships with high accuracy; positioned as up to 3X cheaper than alternatives in Bermuda and delivered as confidential at-home testing.
• Family4Sure Familial DNA Test Familial DNA test establishing genetic linkage between potential siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents; the first at-home familial DNA test offered in the Caribbean.
• Food4You Nutrition DNA Test Nutrition DNA test identifying 43 genetic traits related to diet, eating behaviors, and nutritional needs; the first Nutrition DNA test in the Caribbean.
• Fitness4You Fitness DNA Test Fitness DNA test identifying 31 genetic traits essential to fitness including strength, recovery, and performance; the first Fitness DNA test in the Caribbean.
• Skincare4You Skin DNA Test Skin DNA test discovering 25 genetic traits related to skin aging, sensitivity, and health, combined with Haut.AI computer-vision skin analysis; the first Skin DNA test in the Caribbean.
• PersonallyYou Personality DNA Test Personality DNA test identifying 30 genetic traits related to personality, mood, behavior, and character; the first Personality DNA test in the Caribbean.
• 4Twenty Cannabis DNA Test Cannabis DNA test revealing 13 genetic traits for CBD-to-THC ratio recommendations, psychosis risk, and side effect profiles; the first Cannabis DNA test in the Caribbean.
• VividlyYou Psychedelics DNA Test Psychedelics DNA test identifying genetic variants relevant to efficacy and safety of 9 psychedelic substances including MDMA, Psilocybin, DMT, and LSD; the first Psychedelic DNA test in the Caribbean, currently in pre-order.
• MyRiskScore Polygenic Risk Score Test Clinical-grade CE-marked Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) test measuring lifetime disease risk for 17 diseases by comparing individual genetic variants to ancestry-matched reference populations.
• Meds4You Pharmacogenetics Test Pharmacogenetics DNA test identifying clinically relevant mutations in 17 known genes related to prescription drug metabolism to tailor prescribing and avoid adverse drug reactions.
• MyBioAge Epigenetic Age Test Epigenetic biological age test revealing cellular aging rate using saliva samples, including 8 epigenetics reports; suggested to repeat annually.
• MyWellness Comprehensive Wellness Package Comprehensive wellness package exploring 140 DNA traits spanning fitness, nutrition, skincare, personality, disease risk, and ancestry, combined with 8 epigenetics reports and the MAISIE AI personal health assistant for personalized action plans.
• VibrantlyYou Personalized Wellness Test Personalized wellness test covering 93 DNA traits spanning fitness and nutrition plus epigenetics for biological age determination, with the MAISIE AI personal assistant for tailored recommendations.
• Gut2Know Gut Microbiome Test Gut Microbiome Analysis test using genetic sequencing to detect bacteria in the gut and compare to healthy cohorts; the first gut microbiome test in the Caribbean.
• Seq2Know ONT Sequencing Service Oxford Nanopore Technologies certified sequencing service providing long-read DNA/RNA sequencing, including experimental design consultation, library prep, sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis, for research scientists, clinicians, and companies in the Caribbean; the only ONT-certified service in LATAM and the Caribbean.

Quantifiable outcome

• First high-resolution Caribbean ancestry database in development
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GenTech AnalyticacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026GenTech Analytica officially rebranded as CariGenetics Saint Lucia following 18 months of collaboration between the two organizations. This rebranding unifies Caribbean genetic research under the CariGenetics brand, with the entity headquartered in Bermuda aiming to advance precision medicine across Saint Lucia and the wider OECS region.
• Genomes.iocoreTechnology or Integration · 24 October 2022Partnership to launch a decentralized lab for breast cancer research. Collaboration focused on enabling secure genomic data ownership and sharing for Caribbean breast cancer research participants.
• Coach Alex / Primal NationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified Health Coach providing personalized guidance to help customers interpret their Food4You, Fitness4You, and Skincare4You genetic test results and achieve health and wellness goals.
• Dr Tameisha Matthew / TriHealth PsychologyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPsychologist (CPsychol DHealthPsych) providing personalized guidance to help customers break down mental barriers revealed through PersonallyYou personality DNA testing for optimal health and wellness performance.
• Wholistic WellnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in #WeGut2Know National Health Challenge - a community health initiative transforming Bermuda's gut health through personalized nutrition based on Gut2Know test results.
• NourishedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in #WeGut2Know National Health Challenge providing nutrition services including personalized meal plans for participants based on gut microbiome test results.
• Eat Clean BermudaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in #WeGut2Know National Health Challenge supporting community health transformation through gut health improvement.
• The Brand Development GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in #WeGut2Know National Health Challenge supporting brand and marketing efforts for the community health initiative.
• NSpireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports charity led by retired professional athlete Gavin Manders providing expert coaching for children to reach fitness goals based on Fitness4You DNA test results.
• Bermuda Cannabis AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization fostering education on safer cannabis use and filling knowledge gaps about how substances affect diverse users. Partners on 4Twenty cannabis DNA test product education.
• Caribbean Psychedelic AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation fostering education on safer psychedelic substance use and filling knowledge gaps about how substances affect diverse users. Partners on VividlyYou psychedelic DNA test product education.
• University of Trinidad & TobagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration for Caribbean Cardiovascular Disease Whole Genome Study - conducting whole genome sequencing on 500 participants to identify unique genetic markers for cardiovascular disease in Caribbean people.
• Oxford Nanopore TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for Seq2Know service - certified ONT sequencing service provider housing MinION Mk1C and PromethION 24 platforms. Sole ONT service provider for flexible, large scale direct DNA sequencing in LATAM & Caribbean.
• FedExminorOthersShipping provider for Gut2Know test kits - pre-paid FedEx envelope included for sample return to lab.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 23andMe: 23andMe is the largest direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, offering ancestry, health, and wellness reports plus a major pharmaceutical RWE partnership business. Highly comparable as a DTC genetic testing platform, though CariGenetics competes on Caribbean-specific data relevance rather than scale.
• Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com operates one of the world's largest consumer genetic databases alongside its genealogy platform, with ancestry testing as a primary offering. Directly comparable as a DTC ancestry genetics provider, though CariGenetics targets Caribbean populations largely absent from Ancestry's database.
• MyHeritage: MyHeritage offers DTC DNA testing for ancestry and health, with strong international (non-US) market presence. Comparable as a global DTC genetic testing provider competing for the same diaspora customers CariGenetics targets via Caribbean focus.
• Tempus: Tempus is a clinical genomics and data platform combining molecular testing, real-world evidence, and pharma partnerships. Comparable as a broader player targeting pharma RWE and clinical genomics — the same dual-market opportunity CariGenetics pursues for Caribbean populations.

Direct peers

• Helix: Helix operates a DNA testing platform that partners with health systems and consumer brands to deliver genetic insights, with an emphasis on population-specific applications. Comparable to CariGenetics in combining DTC and B2B/healthcare distribution models.
• African Ancestry: African Ancestry is a DTC ancestry testing service focused on African and African diaspora genetic lineage, comparable to CariGenetics' Caribbean-specific ancestry positioning. Both companies serve underrepresented populations in mainstream genetic databases and compete on ethnic-specific data depth.
• Color Genomics: Color provides clinical-grade genetic testing including pharmacogenomics, hereditary cancer screening, and population health programs, with strong enterprise and health system distribution. Comparable to CariGenetics on clinical-grade PRS and pharmacogenetics offerings.
• Nebula Genomics: Nebula Genomics offers whole genome sequencing DTC with privacy-focused, decentralized data ownership, partnering with Genomes.io on similar models. Highly comparable to CariGenetics' whole-genome DTC positioning and Genomes.io partnership.
• Dante Labs: Dante Labs offers whole genome sequencing DTC services globally at scale. Comparable as a long-read/whole-genome DTC competitor in the international market CariGenetics serves via Seq2Know and DTC kits.
• Genomes.io: Genomes.io is a decentralized genomic data ownership platform that partnered with CariGenetics in 2022 to launch a decentralized lab for Caribbean breast cancer research. Comparable as a technology partner and as a peer in privacy-preserving genomic data infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CariGenetics
• Facebookfacebook.com/carigeneticsltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carigenetics
• Instagraminstagram.com/carigenetics
• TikToktiktok.com/tag/carigenetics

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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