Opentrons, whose robots help life scientists automate experiments and processes, raises $200M Series C led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 at a $1.8B valuation (Clara Molot/Bloomberg)

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Opentrons, whose robots help life scientists automate experiments and processes, raises $200M Series C led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 at a $1.8B valuation  —  – $200 million funding boosts Opentrons’ value to $1.8 billion  — Startup uses pool testing to speed the process, lower costs