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DNA-Based Molecular Authentication

Trace Any Material
with Molecular Precision

Haelixa embeds invisible, indestructible DNA markers into any material — from fibers and polymers to liquids and coatings — creating an immutable identity that survives the entire supply chain.

99.9%
Detection Accuracy
1B+
Unique DNA Codes
40+
Industry Partners
$5.5M
Seed Funding Raised
10nm
Marker Particle Size
25+
Material Types Supported
15yr
DNA Marker Stability
<2min
Field Detection Time
The Technology

Molecular Traceability at Scale

Haelixa's platform combines synthetic DNA encoding, nanotechnology-grade encapsulation, and rapid PCR-based detection to authenticate and trace materials anywhere in the world.

Synthetic DNA Encoding

Each product receives a unique synthetic DNA sequence from a codebook of over one billion distinct molecular identifiers — impossible to forge or replicate without laboratory equipment.

Nano-Encapsulation

Our proprietary silica nano-shell encapsulation protects DNA markers from heat, UV, chemicals, and mechanical stress — maintaining integrity across the harshest industrial processes.

Rapid Field Detection

Portable PCR readers and our cloud-connected detection platform verify marker presence in under two minutes — enabling real-time authentication at any point in the supply chain.

Cryptographic Security

DNA sequences are cryptographically generated and stored in our secure cloud database — providing a tamper-proof chain of custody that meets the strictest compliance requirements.

Life Sciences Research

Enable precise tracking of biological samples, research reagents, and pharmaceutical materials through complex multi-site studies with our laboratory-grade DNA tagging solutions.

Analytics Dashboard

Real-time traceability intelligence with full supply chain visualization, authentication event logs, anomaly detection, and compliance reporting in a single unified platform.

How It Works

From Lab to Field in Four Steps

Our end-to-end platform handles the full traceability lifecycle — from DNA synthesis and material application to field verification and data reporting.

1

DNA Code Generation

We synthesize a unique DNA sequence from your specifications, registered in our secure codebook with full encryption.

2

Marker Application

Nano-encapsulated DNA markers are integrated into your material during manufacturing — dye, fiber, coating, or liquid form available.

3

Supply Chain Travel

The material and its molecular identity travel together through every step — withstanding processing, washing, and environmental exposure.

4

Authentication & Reporting

Field teams use portable readers or send samples to our lab. Results appear on your dashboard in minutes with full chain-of-custody records.

Industry Applications

Trusted Across Critical Sectors

Textiles & Apparel — Authenticate cotton, wool, and synthetic fiber origins to eliminate fraudulent blends and support sustainability claims.

Pharmaceuticals — Track active ingredients and excipients from supplier to finished product, ensuring regulatory compliance and anti-counterfeiting.

Luxury Goods — Embed invisible DNA signatures in leather, precious materials, and coatings to prove authenticity and combat global counterfeiting.

Agriculture & Food — Verify crop origins, certify organic or fair-trade status, and trace food ingredients back to the field of origin.

Life Sciences Research — Label biological samples, research materials, and experimental batches with traceable molecular IDs for reproducibility.

Backed by Leading Investors

$5.5M Seed Round with Verve Ventures

In February 2025, Haelixa closed a $5.5 million Seed Round led by Verve Ventures, accelerating our commercial expansion and R&D roadmap for next-generation molecular traceability.

Seed Round — February 2025
$5,500,000
Total Seed Round Investment
Verve Ventures
Lead Investor
"This investment will allow us to scale our molecular traceability platform globally, partnering with manufacturers, brands, and research institutions who demand uncompromising authenticity in their materials and supply chains."
— Patrick Strumpf, CEO, Haelixa
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Client Feedback

Trusted by Industry Leaders

"Haelixa's DNA tagging technology has fundamentally changed how we certify our organic cotton supply chain. We can now provide our customers with irrefutable proof of material origin at scale."
Maria Kloster
Maria Kloster
Head of Sustainability, Nordic Textile Group
"We piloted Haelixa's platform for pharmaceutical ingredient authentication and were impressed by the accuracy and speed of detection. The integration with our existing QMS was seamless."
Dr. Thomas Reinhardt
Dr. Thomas Reinhardt
VP Quality, EuroPharma AG
"The molecular traceability approach solves problems that RFID and blockchain simply cannot — the marker travels with the material itself. Haelixa has built something genuinely novel."
Dr. Florian Bauer
Dr. Florian Bauer
Director of Research, Swiss Materials Institute
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