What myexposome does

MyExposome, Inc. is an early-stage, privately-held startup founded in 2014 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon with a secondary office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company commercializes silicone wristband passive sampling technology originally developed at Oregon State University, offering a non-invasive wearable that absorbs chemicals from air, water, and personal care products to measure an individual's cumulative exposure to environmental contaminants. The platform can detect over 1,400 chemicals across multiple compound classes including pesticides, flame retardants (PBDEs, OPFRs), PCBs, PAHs, VOCs/SVOCs, phthalates, and fragrances, with users mailing worn wristbands back to the company's laboratory for targeted chemical screens (Full Screen, PAH, VOC, Pesticide, Phthalate, Flame Retardant, Fragrance, PCB).

The business operates across three revenue streams: hardware sales of wristbands at approximately $1,000 per unit with a 20-wristband minimum direct order, laboratory chemical analysis services on returned wristbands, and research licensing arrangements under NDA for high-impact trials. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer outreach (Kickstarter campaign in June 2015, contact-based orders), enterprise sales to research institutions, and licensing to academic and government partners. Customer base is anchored by named research institutions and advocacy organizations including the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study, Baylor College of Medicine, Oregon State University's NIEHS-funded Superfund Research Program, the Environmental Defense Fund, and NYU's Children's Health and Environment Study.

The company is led by co-founders Marc I. Epstein (CEO), Kevin A. Hobbie, and Steven G. O'Connell (Senior Scientist), with Professor Kim A. Anderson of Oregon State University as the principal inventor behind the underlying technology. Funding to date consists of SBIR Phase 1 (1Q2016) and Phase 2 grants from NIH, with no disclosed institutional venture capital; core team size is reported as 2-10. The technology is backed by over 60 peer-reviewed publications and a portfolio of US and European patents, supporting applications in occupational health (wildland firefighters, agricultural workers), post-disaster exposure assessment (post-Hurricane Harvey), and environmental justice research globally.

Name

myexposome

Legal name

MyExposome, Inc.

Website

https://myexposome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MyExposome, Inc. is an early-stage startup that sells silicone wristband passive samplers and laboratory chemical screens to measure individuals' cumulative exposure to over 1,400 environmental chemicals, serving research institutions, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and consumer citizen scientists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvallis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wristband Hardware Sales: Sale of silicone wristband devices with chemical analysis; priced at approximately $1,000 per band with minimum direct order of 20 units; revenue generated from both individual consumers and research institutions
2. Research Partnerships and Licensing: Special licensing terms for high-impact trials and tests under non-disclosure agreements; SBIR Phase 1 (awarded 1Q2016) and Phase 2 funding for continued R&D and commercialization
3. Chemical Analysis Services: Laboratory analysis of returned wristbands to identify and quantify chemical exposures; multi-million dollar state-of-the-art technology used for analyzing over 1,400 chemicals per wristband sample

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MyExposome sells a wearable silicone wristband that acts as a passive environmental sampler, absorbing chemicals from air, water, and personal care products through inhalation and dermal contact. Customers wear the wristband and return it to MyExposome's laboratory for chemical analysis, with targeted screening panels (Full Screen, PAH, VOC, Pesticide, Phthalate, Flame Retardant, Fragrance, PCB) capable of detecting over 1,400 chemicals per sample. The wristband is priced at approximately $1,000 per band with a 20-unit minimum for direct orders, and is also available under special licensing for research institutions and government agencies.

Product overview

MyExposome is an early-stage startup offering a wearable passive environmental monitoring system. The core product is the MyExposome Silicone Wristband, a non-invasive personal sampler worn by individuals to absorb and measure chemical exposures throughout their daily environments. Users wear the wristband and mail it back to the company's laboratory for chemical analysis. The company offers multiple targeted screening modules including Full Screen (comprehensive), PAH, VOC, Pesticide, Phthalate, Flame Retardant, Fragrance, and PCB analysis packages. The wristbands detect exposure to over 1,400 chemicals through inhalation, dermal absorption, and other routes, providing personal exposure data that traditional static sampling methods cannot capture. Products are available under special licensing for research trials, with direct orders requiring a minimum of 20 wristbands at approximately $1,000 per band.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MyExposome Silicone Wristband A wearable silicone wristband that acts as a passive environmental sampler, absorbing and sequestering chemicals from air, water, and personal care products through inhalation and dermal contact to measure individual exposure to over 1,400 chemicals, including pesticides, flame retardants, PAHs, phthalates, VOCs, and PCBs. The wristband is worn by the user and returned to MyExposome's laboratory for chemical analysis. Priced at approximately $1,000 per band with a minimum direct order of 20 wristbands.
• Full Screen Chemical Analysis Comprehensive chemical exposure analysis service that screens for a broad spectrum of organic compounds captured by the wristband across multiple chemical classes, providing a full personal exposure profile.
• Flame Retardant Screen Targeted analysis for flame retardant compounds including polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) used in textiles, plastics, and building materials.
• PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon) Screen Targeted quantitative analysis for detecting and measuring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, compounds often associated with combustion sources and linked to cancer risks.
• VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) Screen Analysis service for volatile organic compounds that people inhale from air, solvents, and consumer products.
• Pesticide Screen Quantitative analysis detecting pesticide exposure including organophosphates, organochlorines, and pyrethroids that affect the nervous system.
• Phthalate Screen Analysis for phthalate plasticizers and alternatives found in consumer products, detected in 30 specific compounds including DEHP and alternatives.
• Fragrance Screen Quantitative screening for 31 fragrance compounds and musk chemicals used in personal care and cleaning products, including Galaxolide and tonalide.
• PCB Screen Analysis for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a class of 209 man-made compounds historically used in electrical applications, paints, and plastics that persist in the environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detects over 1,400 chemicals per wristband sample
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Oregon State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology originally developed at Oregon State University; ongoing research collaboration; Dr. Kim Anderson is professor in Department of Environmental & Molecular Toxicology; company maintains close ties to OSU Superfund Research Program for continued R&D
• Environmental Defense FundmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for wristband deployment studies; EDF funded Senator Merkley study using MyExposome wristbands; collaborative public health research initiative
• Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study (FFCCS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-engaged partnership with fire service for cancer control research; uses wristbands to assess firefighter chemical exposures in longitudinal health studies
• Baylor College of MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-Harvey exposure studies deploying wristbands in Houston communities; academic research partnership for environmental health studies
• New York University Children's Health and Environment StudymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-institutional research collaboration using wristbands for SVOC exposure assessment during pregnancy and early childhood

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ALS Limited: Global testing services provider with strong environmental and life sciences analytical capabilities. Comparable laboratory services competitor for the analytical component of MyExposome's offering.
• UL Solutions: Global testing, inspection and certification organization with environmental and chemical exposure services. Comparable broad incumbent that could compete with or partner to scale personal chemical exposure testing.
• Drägerwerk: Manufacturer of safety and personal monitoring equipment for hazardous environments, including gas and chemical exposure detection for workers. Comparable as a personal chemical/environmental exposure monitoring player with industrial-scale resources.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global leader in environmental, food and pharmaceutical testing services with vast analytical capacity. Comparable as the most likely incumbent to expand into personal exposure monitoring if the market matures, given its existing footprint in environmental chemistry analysis.
• SGS SA: One of the world's largest testing, inspection and certification companies with extensive environmental and chemical analysis capabilities. A natural strategic competitor or acquirer for personal chemical exposure services.
• Honeywell International: Industrial conglomerate with significant personal safety, gas detection and exposure monitoring product lines. Comparable as a deep-pocketed incumbent able to commercialize personal chemical monitoring at global scale.
• Intertek Group: Testing and certification multinational with established environmental and consumer product exposure services. Closely comparable service portfolio and customer base for analytical chemistry testing.
• 3M: Diversified industrial and consumer safety company with personal protective equipment and environmental monitoring product lines. Relevant incumbent with potential to bundle wristband-style exposure sampling into its safety portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification firm with significant environmental and occupational health testing operations. Comparable broad incumbent that could expand into personal wearable exposure monitoring at scale.
• Exponent: Scientific and engineering consulting firm with strong environmental and health sciences practice, including exposure assessment. Comparable service model combining high-end scientific expertise with project-based client work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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