[3][4] In August 2018, Nebula Genomics announced a seed funding round of $4.3 million led by Khosla Ventures.

[10][11] George Church, the co-founder of Nebula Genomics, has served on the BGI Group's scientific advisory board since 2007.

However, this cost difference alone does not fully explain the much lower prices offered by these companies compared to their competitors using Illumina methods.

[11][17][18] This is also stated in Nebula Genomics' Privacy Policy: "However, under certain circumstances your genetic information may be subject to processing pursuant to laws, regulations or judicial or governmental orders, warrants or subpoenas.

[19] In other words, a lawful demand by public authorities may require we share your personal Information", they also state that: "We may share your personal data if we believe it is reasonably necessary to enforce the Nebula Terms and Conditions, protect the security and integrity of our Services, or protect the rights, safety, or property of Nebula, our employees or users".

[22][23] In 2019, Nebula Genomics won the “Best-in-Show” award at the SXSW Pitch competition, part of the South by Southwest festival.