Biomine Health
Founded
2022 in Cape Town, South Africa — Biomine Health is a biotech and digital health startup focused on microbiome science and personalised gut health. The company develops at-home microbiome testing kits, analytical platforms, and tailored health insights to help people understand and improve their gut health and overall wellbeing. Biomine positions itself as one of the first companies in South Africa operating in this space, combining scientific expertise with consumer accessibility.
Founders & Leadership
Vaughn Barendsen — Co-Founder & CEO
Dr. Diego Castillo — Co-Founder & CTO
(Byron Verzmoter — AI Engineer)
Location
Cape Town, South Africa — with additional operational presence in London, United Kingdom.
Industry
Tech / Biotech / Digital Health — specialising in microbiome diagnostics, AI-enhanced health analytics, and personalised wellness tools.
Overview
Biomine Health offers at-home stool microbiome testing kits and analytical reports that decode an individual’s gut microbial profile to provide personalised health recommendations. The company also integrates expert consultations and ongoing tracking tools to help users make lifestyle, nutrition, and health decisions. Its offerings are built on microbiome sequencing and data science aimed at understanding gut diversity, inflammation markers, and other microbial health indicators linked to digestion, immunity, metabolism, and well-being.
Core Features & Capabilities
At-Home Microbiome Testing: Simple stool swab kits for collecting samples that are sent to certified labs for sequencing.
Personalised Reports & Insights: Actionable health and lifestyle recommendations based on individual microbial profiles.
Expert Consultations: One-on-one sessions with trained specialists to interpret results and guide the user.
Ongoing Tracking Tools: Options to re-test and monitor changes over time to assess health improvements.
Target Market
Consumers & Health-Conscious Individuals interested in personalised microbiome insights and wellness optimisation.
People with Digestive or Lifestyle-Linked Health Concerns seeking deeper understanding of gut health patterns.
Healthcare & Wellness Professionals looking for data-driven support tools for clients.
Value Proposition
Biomine Health empowers individuals to take control of their health by decoding the gut microbiome—giving personalised, science-backed insights that reveal microbial influences on digestion, immunity, inflammation, and overall health. By combining at-home diagnostics with expert guidance and ongoing monitoring, the company transforms complex biological data into practical lifestyle and nutrition strategies for longevity and wellbeing.