Lila Sciences: Leading the Charge in Scientific Superintelligence

Deal News | Mar 10, 2025 | General Catalyst Partners LLC

General Catalyst Partners, in conjunction with Flagship Pioneering, has announced a $200 million seed round investment in Lila Sciences, a company pioneering the concept of Scientific Superintelligence. Founded in 2023, Lila Sciences aims to transform the process of scientific discovery by integrating modern computational tools, interdisciplinary collaboration, and AI-enhanced science laboratories. The company's efforts have already resulted in breakthroughs in various scientific domains, outpacing existing benchmarks in areas such as mRNA constructs and material sciences. With a multidisciplinary team adept in AI, defense, and commercial strategy, Lila Sciences plans to harness AI Science Factories to conduct thousands of simultaneous experiments, potentially redefining the future landscape of science and national resilience. This strategic investment underscores both firms' commitment to use applied AI to enhance scientific endeavors and improve national readiness for future challenges.

Sectors

Biotechnology
Artificial Intelligence
Investments and Financial Services

Geography

United States – General Catalyst Partners and Lila Sciences are located in the United States, focusing on national scientific advancement.

Industry

Biotechnology – Lila Sciences is involved in pioneering new scientific constructs including novel mRNA therapeutics, which falls under biotechnology.
Artificial Intelligence – Lila Sciences employs AI and robotics in its science factories which play a central role in their pursuit of Scientific Superintelligence.
Investments and Financial Services – General Catalyst Partners is a private equity company making significant investments in Lila Sciences.

Financials

$200M – The seed round funding amount invested into Lila Sciences by General Catalyst and Flagship Pioneering.

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Lila Sciences	Target Company	Company	Lila Sciences is a company focused on developing Scientific Superintelligence and leveraging AI laboratories for scientific discovery.
General Catalyst Partners LLC	Investor	Company	A private equity firm investing in transformative ventures, including the $200M seed round for Lila Sciences.
Flagship Pioneering	Co-Investor	Company	An investment firm partnering with General Catalyst in the seed funding for Lila Sciences.
Dr. Geoffrey von Maltzahn	Leader	Person	He is a key figure at Lila Sciences, leading the multidisciplinary efforts to harness AI for scientific advancement.