Until
+87%
est. 2Y upside i
Until (fka Cradle) is a moonshot company building a “pause button” for biology. Our near-term focus is organ-scale reversible cryopreservation: preserving donated organs at subzero temperatures without ice formation, then rewarming them uniformly for transplant. By solving this grand challenge, we’re laying the foundation for whole-body reversible cryopreservation, giving patients a bridge to future cures.
Rank
#523
Sector
Biotechnology, Organ Preservation
Est. Liquidity
~5Y
Data Quality
Data: LowEquity in Until Labs carries very high risk due to pre-revenue status, severe preference overhang, and long timeline to liquidity.
Last updated: July 19, 2026
Successful large animal cryopreservation breakthrough by 2027 leads to acquisition by major medtech or partnership, driving 5x return on entry valuation. Strong moat and low incumbent threat support high multiple.
Steady preclinical progress with Series B funding at higher valuation, but no immediate revenue. Entry valuation grows 2.5x as pipeline advances, diluted by 20% from future rounds.
Technical failure or regulatory setback kills program; common stock worthless. Preference stack of $106M over $250M entry leaves zero for common in liquidation.
Preference Stack Risk
severeFunding Intensity
4240%Total funding $106M vs. assumed entry valuation $250M = 42% liquidation preference overhang; common stock at high risk in downside.
Dilution Risk
highPre-revenue, capital-intensive biotech likely requires Series B within 2 years; 20% dilution assumed from future rounds.
Secondary Liquidity
noneNo secondary market activity reported; employees cannot sell shares until an exit event.
Engineering — 13 roles
- Biology/Biochemistry Intern (Spring/Summer 2026) · Bay Area
- Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics · Bay Area
- Engineer, Hibernation Team · Bay Area
- +10 more →
Molecular Development — 4 roles
- Lab Technician · Bay Area
- Research Associate, Molecular Development · Bay Area
- Scientist/ Senior Scientist - Renal Biology · Bay Area
- +1 more →
Organ Preservation — 3 roles
- Research Associate (Organ Perfusion) · Bay Area
- Scientist (Organ Perfusion) · Bay Area
- Senior Scientist (Organ Perfusion) · Bay Area
General — 2 roles
- Head of Legal · Bay Area
- Head of Quality & Regulatory Affairs · Bay Area
Operations — 2 roles
Rodent Hibernation — 2 roles
Software and ML — 2 roles
- Machine Learning Engineer / Scientist · Bay Area
- Software Engineer · Bay Area
Last updated: March 10, 2026
Questions to Ask at the Interview
Strategic questions based on Until's data — designed to show you've done your homework.
- 1
“What is the company's specific timeline to achieve reversible cryopreservation of a large animal organ, and what are the key technical milestones?”
- 2
“How do you plan to navigate FDA regulatory hurdles and what is the expected pathway to clinical trials?”
- 3
“Given the early stage, what is the expected dilution for employee equity across future funding rounds, and what is the secondary liquidity outlook?”
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