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Ben Lamm and Colossal Biosciences: The billionaire tech founder behind the $10 billion plan to bring back extinct animals

Tech entrepreneur Ben Lamm is spearheading Colossal Biosciences, a company aiming to bring back extinct species like the woolly mammoth through genetic engineering. Despite no living mammoth or commercial product, Lamm has secured significant investor backing, valuing the company at over $10 billion. While controversial, the venture explores creating hybrid species and advanced reproductive technologies, sparking debate on conservation and ecological restoration.

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Meet Ben Lamm: The billionaire CEO trying to bring back the woolly mammoth with a $10.2 billion startup

Colossal Biosciences ($10.2B valuation, $435M raised) builds genetic engineering platform via mammoth de-extinction research. Monetizes via spinouts (Form Bio, Breaking) and tool licensing, not direct product—decouples long-horizon science from revenue.

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martedì 23 giugno 2026·timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Meet Ben Lamm: The billionaire CEO trying to bring back the woolly mammoth with a $10.2 billion startup
A few years ago, the idea of reviving extinct animals sat closer to speculative science fiction than anything investors would normally put money behind. Yet it has steadily been…
martedì 23 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
Ben Lamm and Colossal Biosciences: The billionaire tech founder behind the $10 billion plan to bring back extinct animals