TechCrunch published this video item, entitled “Growing and acquiring with Benchling and Benchmark” – below is their description.
Sajith Wickramasekara founded Benchling with his co-founder to improve laboratory data collection and collaboration. Since its 2012 founding the company has grown to a valuation of $6.1 billion, and Wickramasekara will join TechCrunch Live, along with Benchmark General Partner Miles Grimshaw, on its recent acquisition and growth.
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