// startup autopsy
Biofisica
Fourteen years of science, zero commercial escape velocity
marketfitZombie Startup
Technically alive but effectively dead, burning cash · Fatal mistake: Biofisica spent over a decade in research mode without establishing a clear commercialization path, leading to prolonged capital consumption with no revenue to sustain operations.
Key Events Timeline
FOUNDING
Biofisica founded to commercialize biophysical diagnostic technology from academic research.
PRODUCT LAUNCH
Early-stage diagnostic platform demonstrated in research settings but regulatory pathway remained unclear.
FUNDING
Final funding round secured, but investor confidence in commercial viability was waning after 14 years.
LAYOFF
Workforce reduced significantly as capital ran out following the final funding round.
SHUTDOWN
Biofisica ceased all operations after failing to commercialize its biophysical diagnostic platform in 16 years.