Double Blind Bio Raises $7.0M

Gamgee

Gamgee is a biotechnology company developing an end-to-end platform for personalized mRNA cancer vaccines for dogs. The company was founded by Paul Conyngham and is part of the Y Combinator Summer 2026 batch. The venture was inspired by the founder's own dog, Rosie, who was diagnosed with cancer and lived for an additional two years after receiving a breakthrough treatment. The company's service manages the entire treatment process, starting with collaborating with the client's veterinarian to collect a tumor and healthy DNA tissue sample. Gamgee then sequences the samples to identify mutations that are unique to the dog's cancer. Using this genomic data, it designs a personalized mRNA vaccine engineered to instruct the patient's immune system to identify and attack the cancer cells. The platform covers the entire workflow, from the initial vet intake and tissue collection through to the genomic analysis, vaccine creation, and subsequent treatment monitoring. Gamgee's business model is focused on providing this full-service solution directly to the families of dogs with cancer, in partnership with their veterinarians and oncologists. The company is currently running clinical trials for its treatment protocol. Keywords: veterinary oncology, canine cancer, mRNA vaccines, personalized medicine, pet biotech, animal health, genomics, immunotherapy, cancer treatment for dogs, Y Combinator, veterinary clinical trials, tumor sequencing, companion animal therapeutics, pet health technology

FSH Technologies

FSH Technologies is the software platform for municipalities

Fast Metal, LLC

Fast Metal was started in a garage making premium aluminum sunglass frames machined from the highest and strongest grade alloys known to man. The founder, Ken Wilson is the pioneer of the aluminum eyewear industry and was the first to ever patent a 27 step procedure making high-quality aluminum frames in 1994. Ken Wilson is the founder of Gatorz and Liquid Eyewear with beginnings all the way back to 1987. Ken moved to San Diego to race motocross and worked at a clothing company in Chula Vista, California. Ken was later released from the company which enticed him to start his own company called Gatorz in 1987. In 2001 he developed another company called Liquid Eyewear. Ken has since moved on and established Fast Metal LLC from his garage in Yuma, Arizona. Ken was originally asked to develop a product that could be used by military forces and to withstand high impact such as a 15 Caliber pellet fired at the lens at speeds of 725 feet per second to meet Mil-Spec standards. Another request was to develop the first-ever aluminum sunglass and eye protection system that would offer interchangeable lenses. He has accomplished both of these requests through his latest company, Fast Metal.