Finally, long-read that scales.
Veil Genomics delivers end-to-end long-read, low-pass genotyping and analysis at scale — making advanced genomic sequencing faster, more accessible, and more affordable than ever before. Founded by three PhD geneticists, we remove the barriers that slow discovery across human health, agriculture, and biodiversity research.
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Our low-read, low-pass protocol on PacBio HiFi delivers 96x the throughput of standard long-read sequencing — validated in peer-reviewed research (Lee et al., 2025). That means population-scale studies that were previously cost-prohibitive are now within reach, without sacrificing read length, accuracy, or the structural information short-read can't capture.
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Standard long-read sequencing runs $1,000–$1,500 per sample. Veil starts at $400. The math changes what's possible — larger cohorts, more species, studies designed around your scientific question instead of your sequencing budget. And pricing is on track to reach full parity with short-read WGS.
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Structural variants. Haplotype phasing. DNA methylation. Repeat expansions. Short-read sequencing misses all of it — not occasionally, routinely. Long-read doesn't. Veil's protocol gives you the full picture at the sample volumes your study actually requires, not the sample volumes your budget forces you to accept.
WHAT WE DO
Your end-to-end long-read research partner.
From sample preparation to interpreted results, Veil handles as much or as little as your project requires.
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High molecular weight DNA isolation and library preparation to PacBio HiFi-ready standards. Rigorous QC at every step. Ready-to-run pool delivered to you.
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End-to-end: extraction, library preparation, and PacBio HiFi LRLP sequencing. You send samples. We return high-quality long-read data. Project scope confirmed during design-of-experiment consultation.
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Not sure how to structure your study? Our PhD scientists consult on experimental design, sample size, coverage targets, and analytical approach — before you run a single sample.
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Our proprietary analytics platform — from raw reads to actionable calls. Four-module pipeline covering variant calling, imputation, structural analysis, and custom outputs.
HOW WE COMPARE
Better data at a price that works.
Veil's LRLP protocol delivers the depth and resolution of standard long-read sequencing at a fundamentally different cost structure.
| Short-Read WGS | Standard Long-Read | Veil LRLP | |
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| Cost per sample | ~$80–$200 | $1,000–$1,500 | $200+ |
| Structural variant detection | |||
| Population-scale throughput | |||
| Haplotype phasing | |||
| Superior scaffolds* | Partial | ||
| Methylation detection (5mC) | |||
| Proprietary analytics platform† |
* Long-read reference panels capture structural variant diversity that short-read panels cannot represent, improving downstream imputation accuracy.
† Veil Analytics is Veil's proprietary analytics platform. Genotype Calling module available now. Full suite launching 2026.
WHY VEIL
Founded in the lab. Not the boardroom.
Built by active PhD scientists
Our founders run live labs at HudsonAlpha. They built the protocol, they validate it daily, and they'll scope your project personally.
PacBio partner
We operate on validated PacBio HiFi hardware. Our partnership means you're getting instrumentation and reagents from the gold standard in long-read sequencing.
Peer-reviewed, not just marketed
Our 96x throughput protocol is validated in peer-reviewed research (Lee et al., 2025). We cite primary sources — including our own.
Headquartered at HudsonAlpha
Located within one of the nation's leading genomics research institutes in Huntsville, AL, giving us direct access to infrastructure, expertise, and collaboration.
Ready to see what long-read looks like at your scale?
Whether you have a defined study or just a question, our scientists are ready to talk through it.