Tempus AI
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Health technology |
| Founded | 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Founder | Eric Lefkofsky |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Eric Lefkofsky (Founder) |
| Products | Precision medicine solutions, diagnostics in oncology, cardiology, radiology, mental health (depression) |
Number of employees | 2300 (2024) |
| Website | www |
Tempus AI, Inc. (previously known as Tempus Labs) is a U.S.-based health technology firm established in 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky in Chicago, Illinois. The company was founded soon after Lefkofsky's wife received a breast cancer diagnosis and utilizes data analytics alongside artificial intelligence (AI) to provide precision medicine solutions, encompassing diagnostics in areas such as oncology, cardiology, radiology, and mental health conditions like depression. On June 14, 2024, Tempus became publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the symbol "TEM."
Business
Focusing on genome sequencing and precision healthcare, Tempus primarily delivers diagnostic services for cancer patients, while also addressing cardiology, radiology, and pharmacogenomic assessments related to depression. The company’s main office is located in Chicago.
Prominent investors backing Tempus include SoftBank Group, Baillie Gifford, New Enterprise Associates, Novo Holdings, Franklin Templeton Investments, T. Rowe Price, Revolution LLC, and Google LLC.
In June 2024, Tempus partnered with SoftBank to establish SB Tempus, an AI-driven healthcare collaboration based in Japan that aims to create personalized treatment strategies through the analysis of medical data using artificial intelligence. Later that year, Tempus revealed its $600 million acquisition of Ambry Genetics, a genetic testing firm headquartered in California, through a combination of cash and stock.
The advisory board of Tempus includes distinguished experts such as Jennifer Doudna and Scott Gottlieb. By 2024, the company’s workforce numbered around 2,300 employees.