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Nasdaq listed (MGX) Non-Confidential Investor Overview Q2 2024 Unlocking 4 Billion Years of Microbial Evolution to Create Curative Genetic Medicines Exhibit 99.2


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Forward Looking Statements This presentation includes forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this presentation are forward looking statements, including statements regarding our cash runway, strategy and plans, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, and the therapeutic potential of our programs. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “ design,” “expect,” “could,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “would,” or the negative version of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, strategy, short and long term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including but not limited to, our ability to develop and advance our programs and product candidates, our ability to maintain and establish collaborations or strategic partnerships, our regulatory approvals and filings, and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2024, our most recently filed Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, and any subsequent filings with the SEC. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment and it is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements and circumstances discussed in this presentation may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover, except as required by law, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this presentation to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, unless required by law. This presentation contains estimates and other information concerning our industry, our business and the markets for our products Information that is based on estimates, market research or similar methodologies is inherently subject to uncertainties, and actual events or circumstances may differ materially from events and circumstances that are assumed in this information. Unless otherwise expressly stated, we obtained this industry, business, market and other data from our own internal estimates and research as well as from reports, research surveys, studies and similar data prepared by market research firms and other third parties, industry, medical and general publications, government data and similar sources. These sources include government and industry sources. Industry publications and surveys generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Although we believe the industry and market data to be reliable as of the date of this presentation, this information could prove to be inaccurate. Industry and market data could be wrong because of the method by which sources obtained their data and because information cannot always be verified with complete certainty due to the limits on the availability and reliability of raw data, the voluntary nature of the data gathering process and other limitations and uncertainties. While we believe our internal company estimates and research as to such matters is reliable and the market definitions are appropriate, neither such research nor these definitions have been verified by any independent source and no reliance should be placed on should be made on any information or statements made in this presentation relating to or based on such internal estimates and research. 2 Non-Confidential Investor Overview


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Building the leading genetics medicine company 3 Non-Confidential Investor Overview Therapeutic translation $175M Series B1 2022 $100M Series B2 2023 $75M Series A 2021 $94M IPO 2024 2025 2026 Anticipated Milestones by 2026 2 IND filings At least 2 additional DCs In vivo proof of concept for large gene integrations Additional BD Anticipated 2024 Milestones Lead wholly-owned program in Hemophilia A: DC nomination by mid-2024 12-month NHP durability data in 2H 2024 Additional DC in late 2024 Continued technology advancements including RIGS & CAST 2027 DC = development candidate NHP = nonhuman primate RIGS = RNA-mediated integration systems CAST = CRISPR-associated transposases IND = Investigational New Drug application BD = business development Recovered prime editing and base-editor correction fields from Moderna


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Wholly-Owned IP Diverse enzymes with novel IP & unique characteristics Proprietary library A highly differentiated genetic medicines platform 4 Broad Pipeline Key NHP PoC Durable editing in disease model Saturating in vivo editing Genome Editing Toolbox High efficiency & precision Leader in large gene integrations Small systems for flexible delivery Enabling Partnerships Continued BD opportunities Technology access Development/commercial expertise Translation Engine High speed translation High-throughput automation GMP manufacturing Key Value Drivers Cash runway for 2 anticipated IND filings Anticipated 2 additional DC nominations by 2026 PoC for large gene integrations Non-Confidential Investor Overview PoC = Proof of Concept


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AI-enabled, High- throughput screening AI-based cloud computing Proprietary algorithms Robotics & automation Metagenomi Library Highly active & precise editing systems Modular engineering Metagenomics powers our discovery platform Proprietary sampling Diverse climates & geographies Uncovering previously unknown organisms >2.5 million Nucleases >3 million Deaminases for Base Editing >5 million Reverse Transcriptases for Prime Editing >1,000 CRISPR Associated Transcriptases or CASTs ~20,000 systems are covered by our patents and patent applications Non-Confidential Investor Overview


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6 Programmable Nucleases, including ultra-small systems (SMART) (Knockdown, exon skipping) Base Editors, including ultra-small systems (SMART) (Single nucleotide changes) Big RIGS (>100 base pair integrations) Little RIGS (prime editing) (1-100 base pair replacement, insertion, or deletion) G A T C Metagenomi toolbox designed for any desired gene correction Knock out a disease-causing gene Build on therapeutic value of antisense and siRNA therapeutics Example: Transthyretin amyloidosis Single nucleotide change to address diseases involving a point mutation Example: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency Small corrections, insertions, and deletions to address genetic diseases Example: Phenylketonuria CAST (>10,000 base pair integrations) Gene integration using an all RNA based system - easy to deliver Example: Wilson’s disease Site-specific integration of potentially very large pieces of DNA Example: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Cystic fibrosis MG Type II MG Type V gRNA gRNA MG ABE MG CBE C→U (T) A→I (G) Reverse transcriptase RNA Template DNA Template Transposase MG Tool Description Editing Approach Tool Composition Small Edits Large Integrations Reverse transcriptase pegRNA Programmable Nuclease (Knock-in) Insert DNA into a safe harbor location Example: Hemophilia A MG Type V Non-Confidential Investor Overview MG= Metagenomi ABE= Adenine Base Editor CBE= Cytosine Base Editor SMART= Small Arginine-rich systems RIGS= RNA-mediated integration system CAST= CRISPR-associated transposases


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Efficiency: MG nucleases are selected for their native high efficiency against controls Precision: MG nuclease library expands targeting options within genes of interest, potentially increasing precision Broad targetability: MG nucleases have the estimated potential to target every codon in the human genome * Editing efficiency was determined based on the frequency of InDels detected by next generation sequencing (“NGS”) at genomic sites targeted by each nuclease. * Targetability is the average distance between nuclease target sites in the human genome. Highly efficient nucleases designed for any target in the human genome 7 High editing efficiency in mammalian cells Addressing any codon in the human genome Genome Editing Efficiency Frequency of target sites in human genome Every 100bp Every 10bp Every 1bp Targetability Metagenomi nucleases MG3-6 MG29-1 MG3-6/4 MG21-1 MG3-6/7 MG3-6/8 MG71-2 Non-Confidential Investor Overview


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Ultra small (SMART) systems expand in vivo delivery Our SMART systems are ultra small CRISPR nucleases and base editors that create potential advantages for safety, delivery, manufacturing and dosing Published in Nature Communications, December 2022* Size of Small SMART base editors vs Cas9 ABE Cas9 ABE Base Editor (1,588 aa) SMART I Base Editor (969 aa) SMART II Base Editor (623 aa) Size of Ultra small nucleases vs Cas9 Nuclease MG SMART I (748aa) MG SMART II (429aa) MG Compact Type V (488aa) Cas9 Nuclease (1,371aa) High editing efficiency in mammalian cells, prior to optimization, with compact type V nuclease Genome Editing Efficiency (percent InDels measured by NGS) Top-Performing Guides InDels are measured by NGS and Each bar represents a distinct guide Source: Goltsman et al 2022 Nature Communications Non-Confidential Investor Overview Viral Delivery Vector Viral Delivery Vector


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MGX Base Editors greatly expand genome targetability MGX base editors increased the genome targetability by 5x compared to SpCas9 base editors MGX base editors have broadened the targetability of base editors without losing efficiency or specificity Achieved by swapping the PAM interacting domains of highly active Type II enzymes Non-Confidential Investor Overview MG Toolbox of ABE have near complete coverage due to their wide targeting window and broad PAM preference MG3-6 CBEs are broadly targetable, aided by the relaxed specificity of engineered deaminases Cas9 ABE MG ABE 1 MG ABE 2 MG ABE 3 Cas9 CBE MG CBE 1 MG CBE 2 Theoretical expansion with novel enzymes Source: Butterfield C. et al, Novel and efficient base editors engineered to comprehensively target the human genome; Poster presentation at ASGCT 2024


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Multiple options for large, targeted genome integrations CAST: DNA-Mediated Integration Systems Big RIGS: RNA-Mediated Integration Systems DNA Template Transposase Reverse transcriptase RNA Template Cargo Target DONOR PAM Junction between genomic target and donor template Junction between genomic target and donor template Target Null Target Safe Harbor Site A Safe Harbor Site B Non-Confidential Investor Overview Knock-In via Nuclease: Dual vector system mRNA splicing Tx Cargo Gene Tx Gene Tx Gene First-ever report of targeted integration of >900 bp with all-RNA delivery Platform has achieved NHP PoC in Hemophilia A program We believe we are the first to demonstrate large targeted genome integration using compact CAST in human cells


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Flexibility in delivery expands targetable organs and disease areas MGX Toolbox designed to have broad compatibility with viral and nonviral delivery technologies Accomplished by a variety of nuclease and gRNA structures, which range in terms of their size and biochemistry Small guides for some type V Cas systems streamline manufacturing for delivery by lipid nanoparticle (LNP) approaches Our SMART systems are small enough to fit within the packaging limitations of adeno-associated viruses (AAV) We believe these features will facilitate delivery of our genome editing tools to previously inaccessible tissue types and organ systems Viral Delivery Vector Non-Viral Delivery Vector Non-Confidential Investor Overview


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The ability to edit anywhere in the human genome, with high precision, tailored for each therapeutic indication Non-Confidential Investor Overview


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Delivery Target Editing Approach Indication Discovery Lead Optimization IND-Enabling Clinical Partner Knock in HEMOPHILIA A Knock down PRIMARY HYPEROXALURIA TYPE 1 Knock down TRANSTHYRETIN AMYLOIDOSIS Knock down CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (AGT) RIGS/Base Editing ALPHA 1 ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY RIGS WILSON’S DISEASE Knock down FAMILIAL ALS Knock down SPONTANEOUS ALS Knock down CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH TYPE 1A Exon skipping/ CAST DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CAST CYSTIC FIBROSIS RIGS/CAST RENAL DISEASE Knock out IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY (TCR) Knock out/in AUTOIMMUNE / IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY In vivo Ex vivo LIVER NEUROMUSCULAR OTHER ORGANS CELL THERAPY Therapeutic translation 13 G A T C Non-Confidential Investor Overview 13


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AAV delivers Factor VIII gene (donor DNA) Genome editing offers the potential for a lifelong cure for hemophilia A morbidity and mortality Estimated prevalence of nearly 30,000 hemophilia A patients in US* Genome editing approach MG nuclease creates highly efficient cut at safe harbor locus in albumin gene Factor VIII donor DNA is inserted at cut site Strength of albumin promoter provides high level of Factor VIII expression even at low integration rates LNP delivers nuclease mRNA and guide targeting albumin site mRNA splicing Hemophilia A: A life-altering bleeding disease with possibility of cure through genome editing Non-Confidential Investor Overview *Source: https://www.bleeding.org/bleeding-disorders-a-z/types/hemophilia-a


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Expression at therapeutic levels in all 3 animals Durable FVIII activity demonstrated out to 4.5 months DC nomination planned for mid 2024 12 month FVIII durability data to be presented in 2H 2024 Animal ID INDELS in liver (d7) FVIII gene integration frequency # (copies per 100 genomes) Mean FVIII activity % of normal (d14 to d126) 1001 45% 2.9% 75% +/- 9 1002 50% 0.7% 13% +/- 4 1003 55% 1.4% 29% +/- 5 # INDELS and integration frequency measured in liver biopsy at day 7 Data-cut off at 4.5 months, study remains ongoing A potentially curative gene editing approach for Hemophilia A Fig 1: All 3 animals maintain therapeutic levels of FVIII out to 4.5 months Table 1: Mean FVIII activity between 13-75% of normal is within the target therapeutic range of 10-150% Non-Confidential Investor Overview


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AAV delivers donor DNA template Leveraging Heme A experience to deliver and integrate a variety of target genes MG nuclease creates highly efficient cut at safe harbor locus The LNP component stays fixed and serves as a platform New programs can move quickly by simply substituting the donor DNA cargo within existing AAV LNP delivers nuclease mRNA and guide targeting safe harbor locus mRNA splicing Established platform for large gene integrations Non-Confidential Investor Overview Tx Gene Tx Gene A Tx Gene B Tx Gene C Tx Gene A Tx Cargo Gene


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17 *GO = glycolate oxidase Primary Hyperoxaluria, Type 1 (PH1)—a durable knockdown of HAO1 for substrate reduction therapy Genome Editing Strategy for Targeting HAO1: Non-Confidential Investor Overview Goal: durably knock down HAO1 resulting in stable and permanent reduction of oxalate levels to effect a lifelong benefit PH1 is a serious disease that causes kidney failure PH1 is the most common of the primary hyperoxalurias with ~1,000-3,000 patients in both the US and Europe* Genome Editing Strategy: Inactivate the HAO1 gene with a nuclease delivered via LNP Limits accumulation of oxalate by inhibiting the generation of its substrate Chronic inhibition of HAO1 via siRNA has been well tolerated in humans * Source: Clin Kidney J. 2022 May; Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 in developing countries: novel challenges in a new therapeutic era; Published online 2022 May 17. doi: 10.1093/ckj/sfab203


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Dose Dependent Editing, mRNA Knockdown and Protein Knockdown of HAO1 in Normal Mice after a Single Administration of the Lead Nuclease mRNA and Lead Guide Encapsulated in a LNP with Tropism to the Liver ~70% editing in whole liver = ~100% editing in hepatocytes Mouse PoC shows 90% reduction of target GO protein Demonstrated dose dependent saturating levels of hepatocyte genome editing of HAO1 in normal mice Up to 90% reduction of target GO protein Reduction of mRNA and protein > DNA editing because target gene is only expressed in hepatocytes Strong preclinical PoC Non-Confidential Investor Overview


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Accelerating therapeutic translation Liver Targets Knock-in & knock-down: Hemophilia A Primary Hyperoxaluria Type I Transthyretin Amyloidosis Cardiovascular Indications (AGT) Gene corrections & integrations: A1AT Deficiency Wilson’s Disease Neuromuscular + CNS Targets Ultra small systems for Knock down/Exon skipping: Familial ALS Spontaneous ALS Charcot Marie-Tooth Type 1a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Other Organs Gene corrections & integrations: Cystic fibrosis Renal targets Cell therapy Therapeutic Translation Modular Genome Editing Platform 19 Non-Confidential Investor Overview


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Early investment in automation & manufacturing We aim to develop and characterize complex human gene editing components that are essential to pursue a successful regulatory pathway for genetic medicine development by investing in: 1. Integrated computational & high-throughput automated workstreams 2. Comprehensive characterization with state of the art assays 4. CMC development and GMP manufacturing capabilities Plasmid Nuclease mRNA sgRNA LNP AAV Genome Editing Components 3. Optimizing genome editing components and delivery technology Non-Confidential Investor Overview 20


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Brian Thomas, PhD CEO & Founder Prior to co-founding the company, Dr. Thomas spent more than 20 years in academic research helping to pioneer the field of metagenomics. Dr. Thomas has been cited over 16,000 times and listed as an inventor in 28 patent families. Luis Borges, PhD CSO Spent over 27 years in the biotechnology industry in leadership roles overseeing the research and development of multiple therapeutic candidates including cell therapies. Jian Irish, PhD, MBA President & COO Held biopharma executive leadership roles for nearly 20 years in drug development and global operations, and has helped launch several breakthrough medicines. Pamela Wapnick, MBA CFO Spent over 20 years in diversified financial leadership positions, spanning strategic and operational finance roles at public and private companies including life sciences and biotechnology companies. Sarah Noonberg, MD, PhD CMO Spent more than 20 years in translational and clinical development leadership roles with a track record of advancing therapeutic programs from discovery to commercialization. 21 Simon Harnest, MSc CIO & SVP of Investor Relations Held leadership roles in corporate finance and strategy in the life sciences sector, having raised over $1bn in public and private capital, including leading IPO and spin-out. Alan Brooks, PhD SVP of Preclinical Worked on genetic medicines providing scientific leadership in translational research for more than 25 years. Dr. Brooks’ research has led to 20 publications and numerous patent filings. Chris Brown, PhD VP of Discovery Former scientist at the Jill Banfield lab and an expert in using metagenomics to discover novel microbial systems for use in genome editing. Dr. Brown’s research has resulted in over 35 publications and over 20 patent family filings. Leadership team Non-Confidential Investor Overview


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22 Strong Cash Position $327.4 million as of March 31, 2024 Cash runway into 2027 Partners Non-Confidential Investor Overview Join us on our journey to transform patients’ lives Anticipated Milestones by 2026 2 IND filings At least 2 additional DCs In vivo proof of concept for large gene integrations Additional BD Anticipated 2024 Milestones Lead wholly-owned program in Hemophilia A: DC nomination by mid-2024 12-month NHP durability data in 2H 2024 Additional DC in late 2024 Continued technology advancements including RIGS & CAST


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Thank you 23 Non-Confidential Investor Overview Investor Contact: Simon Harnest, MSc CIO & SVP of Investor Relations simon@metagenomi.co