https://techcrunch.com/2019/09/19/ginkgo-bioworks-dev-shop-for-genetic-programming-is-now-worth-4-billion/ > Ginkgo Bioworks is now worth $4 billion after a $290 million capital infusion that will give the company the cash to dramatically expand its developer shop for genetic programming. > The Boston-based company is one of a handful of U.S.-based early-stage companies that are on the forefront of developing the tools to modify genetic material for everyday applications.