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Ex-OpenAI science chief Kevin Weil launches Warp Sciences with $215M for drug chemistry

Source: SiliconANGLEDuncan RileyOctober 22, 2026
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Warp Sciences, co-founded by ex-OpenAI science leader Kevin Weil, launched with $215 million in funding. The startup is establishing a chemistry contract research organization in the US to supply molecules to biotech and pharmaceutical firms. Weil departed OpenAI about six months before the Warp Sciences launch to pursue this opportunity.

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  • Founded by Kevin Weil, ex-OpenAI science chief
  • $215M funding for drug discovery CRO
  • Targets biotech and pharma sector

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