# Network Bio raises $50 million for biobank-based AI model

_Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM EDT · Capital, AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Network Bio raised $50 million as it develops an AI foundation model using patient tissue and blood-sample datasets pooled through access to biobanks. The company plans to offer virtual access to tissue and blood samples from major academic hospitals, according to the supplied summary.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260819/p26#a260819p26)

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