Alex D Paul
Co-Founder & CEOLeads product management, marketing and platform strategy, with an unparalleled blend of enthusiasm and expertise.
About Azooka Labs
Inclusive innovation.Exclusive products.
Groundbreaking genomics emerges in high-income countries, and low- and middle-income countries catch up years later. Azooka exists to close that gap.
Meet the team01 Our story
Scientists in high-income countries often overlook the cost and infrastructure challenges of other markets. We build eco-fluors, food-grade fluorophores and genomics consumables that are cutting-edge, affordable and accessible, for truly global impact.
Tools such as fluorophores for detecting and quantifying DNA, RNA, proteins and live cells were long limited to developed nations. With Azooka Eco-Fluors, we've brought this technology within reach of developing countries.
Our sample collection, transport and preservation products are manufactured in India. They make genomics research and diagnostics accessible across India and beyond, and they free labs from cold chains and vendor lock-in.
The result is molecular research that works for everyone: safer for scientists, gentler on the planet, and priced for the labs that need it most.
02 Meet the team
Scientists buildingfor scientists.
A team that spans R&D, applications, production, quality and growth, based in Peenya, Bangalore.
Dr. J Fathima Benazir
Co-Founder & CSOLeads R&D, turning cutting-edge science into market-ready biotech innovations.
Shikha Singh
Application ScientistBridges lab innovation with practical, ready-to-use genomic workflows.
Siddhi Sudev
MarketerTurns complex science into clear, compelling stories that drive growth.
Jose James
Business Development ManagerCreates strategic partnerships that expand reach and unlock new markets.
Navya K
Production & QC ExecutiveMakes sure every product meets the highest standards of quality and consistency.
03 Advisors
Dr. C V NatrajEx-Unilever UK; SVP, Tata Chemicals; Board Member
Dr. H S SavitriRetired Professor, Indian Institute of Science
Dr. UshaDepartment of Biochemistry, ICMR
Prof. Dr. M R N MurthyInstitute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
Sridhar RamanathanSenior Vice President, IKP; Ph.D, University of Kentucky
04 Recognition
Recognised forindigenous innovation.
Women Entrepreneur of the Year4th Annual Women in Biotech Conclave & Awards, Golden Jubilee Biotech Park for Women
2024
NASSCOM Emerge 50 · League of 10Winner, Deep tech / Healthtech
2023
Technology Start-up AwardTechnology Development Board, DST: indigenous technology with potential for commercialisation
TDB · DST
National Startup Awards#startupindia
2020
BioAsia: among the top 5 startupsBioAsia 2019
2019
The Power of Ideas: Top 10The Economic Times
2018
ElevateGovernment of Karnataka
2018
Star StartupRamaiah Evolute
Incubation05 Investors
Backed by India’sscience ecosystem.
Our mascot
Adaptableby nature.
Meet the lab-coat chameleon. Like our fluorophores, it's all about colour, and like our team, it's always ready for the next experiment.
