Foldscope

Palo Alto, CA · Privately Held (backing)

Manufacturer of paper-based magnification instruments intended for scientific exploration and educational purposes. Foldscope is based in Palo Alto, CA. Its last reported valuation was $12 million in Aug 2021. It has raised $2.2 million.

Last reported valuation
$12.0M
Oct 2026
Priced at
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Total raised
$2.2M
Last round
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Foldscope investors

5 investors are on record for Foldscope, including StartX (US), Gates Foundation, Sherpalo Ventures and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

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