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Create a donor, recipient, or co-parent profile with your location, preferences, and family-building goals.
Family-building, thoughtfully matched.
Private donor and co-parent matching with family-building preferences and optional HLA context. The people involved choose what matters and whom to contact.
Our Mission
Gene Pool was built for people forming families through donation or co-parenting. It brings donor discovery, co-parent profiles, private communication, and optional HLA context into one focused place.
Preferences and HLA context help members compare profiles without making the choice for them. Every introduction begins with what the people involved want to build and share.
How It Works
Compare Profile Context
Review profiles using the preferences members share, with optional HLA marker context when compatible DNA data is available.
Choose and Connect
Decide which profiles you want to explore, then use private account channels to start a conversation.
Built for Real Decisions
Optional HLA Context
Members who choose to add compatible DNA data can compare selected HLA markers alongside preferences, location, and family-building goals.
Profiles Built for Family Planning
Profiles bring together each member's role, location, family-building goals, and the information they choose to share.
Member-Controlled Matching
Gene Pool supports discovery and private communication. Members decide which profiles to explore, whom to contact, and when to add DNA context.
Private by Design
Genetic data and profile details stay behind account controls and are handled under the privacy policy and member permissions.
Who We Serve
Intended Mothers & Parents
Individuals and couples looking for sperm or egg donors whose profiles align with their family-building goals.
LGBTQ+ Families
Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ individuals exploring private donor and co-parent profiles on their own terms.
Dedicated Co-Parents
Individuals pursuing platonic co-parenting arrangements built around shared goals and compatible expectations.
Donors
People who want to help others build a family through a donor profile they control.
The Gene Pool Standard
Gene Pool brings donor and co-parent discovery together with optional HLA marker comparison. Research is presented as context while members remain in control of every introduction.
Our standard is clear: private account access, consent-led DNA use, transparent comparison signals, and room for independent medical and legal advice.
Available in 14+ Languages
Gene Pool is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more. Our platform automatically detects your preferred language.
Begin Your Genetic Matching Journey
Join Gene Pool to explore donor, recipient, and co-parent profiles, with optional DNA context when you choose.
Find DonorsFrequently Asked Questions
What is genetic compatibility?
Genetic compatibility refers to the match between the genes of two individuals, particularly with respect to their potential to have children together.
There are a few different ways that genetic compatibility can be evaluated. One method is to test for the presence or absence of certain genetic markers, such as HLA (human leukocyte antigen) markers, which are involved in the immune system. Individuals with more dissimilar HLA profiles are more genetically compatible, as this could result in a child with a more diverse immune system. See references on this page.
Another way to evaluate genetic compatibility is through genetic testing for inherited disorders. Couples who are considering having children may choose to undergo genetic testing to determine their risk of passing on certain inherited disorders to their offspring. This can help them make informed decisions about their fertility options and the potential risks and benefits of having children together.
It is important to note that genetic compatibility is not the only factor that determines the health and well-being of a child. Other factors, such as the overall health and lifestyle of the parents, can also have a significant impact on the health of a child.
Can I transfer my raw DNA data from another company like 23andMe, Ancestry DNA, My Heritage, Family Tree DNA...?
Yes, we accept DNA data transfers from many of the direct-to-consumer DNA testing companies. Here are instructions to login and download your raw DNA data from 23andMe, or Ancestry DNA, or Family Tree DNA, or We Gene, or My Heritage, or Dante Labs, or Genes For Good, or Vitagene, or Living DNA.
What about stigmatization or discrimination?
Stigmatization and discrimination are important concerns when using new technologies, and we respect individuals and their personal choices, regardless of their genetic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds. We uphold global policies such as The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which was passed to bar the misuse of genetic information in the United States.
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