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2026
California settles data breach claims against 23andMe
California announced a US$6 million settlement payment in 23andMe’s bankruptcy, resolving the state’s legal claims related to a 2023 data breach that exposed customers’ genetic and other personal information. California also agreed to drop further appeals over the asset sale as part of the settlement.
2020
23andMe raises $82.5 million in funding
23andMe raised nearly $82.5 million through an offering of equity shares, according to an SEC filing; investors included Sequoia Capital and NewView Capital.
2020
23andMe announced layoffs
23andMe announced that it would lay off about 100 employees, or 14% of its workforce, citing declining sales.
2019
Celmatix sues 23andMe over research contract
Celmatix sued 23andMe, seeking over $100 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that 23andMe breached a research contract and caused Celmatix financial setbacks. The source gives conflicting filing days, so the publication date is used.
2019
23andMe and TrialSpark partner on clinical trial recruitment
23andMe and TrialSpark entered a deal to use 23andMe users who opted in to research to identify candidates for local clinical studies contracted by TrialSpark.