# Where Software Founders Fit in the AI Drug Discovery Startup Boom

- Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/manas-ai-drug-discovery-reid-hoffman-93a6c023
- Discussion: https://startupxo.com/en/510/
- Posted by mrlatte at 2026-06-26T09:00:00.000Z
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## Summary

- Reid Hoffman and Siddhartha Mukherji launched Manas AI, an AI drug discovery startup, with a $24.6 million seed round.
- It's a small amount compared to other companies raising $1.3 billion.
- Software founders without biotech backgrounds should focus on the underlying platform and data layers rather than competing directly in drug creation.
- If aiming to reduce researchers' time, confirm actual demand and work with colleagues who have biotech expertise.

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