Averna Therapeutics
Genomic Medicines that Insert Therapeutic Genes into Safe Harbors Within the DNA
Startup A Health Tech & Life Sciences Israel Est. 2022
Total Raised
$82M
A
Last Round
$82M
1 rounds
Investors
10
10 public
Team
3
51-200 employees
Confidence
72/100
News
3
articles
About
Averna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of genomic medicines aimed at treating a wide array of diseases, including genetic disorders, cancer, and autoimmune conditions. The company's proprietary technology focuses on inserting therapeutic genetic instructions into specific "safe harbor" regions of the genome. These regions are selected to allow stable gene integration without disrupting normal cellular functions. By encoding their medicines in RNA, Averna utilizes validated, non-viral delivery platforms that are designed to be safe, efficient, scalable, and cost-effective. This approach also permits redosing with the intent to achieve curative outcomes.
Classification
Sector
Health Tech & Life SciencesPharma & Medical BiotechnologyDrugs Discovery & Development
Core Technology
BiologicalsGenes
Target Customer
Healthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesPharmaceuticals
Business Model
B2BB2C
Tags
pharmaceuticalshealthcare
Funding & Events
Jun 2024
A Round $82M
Delos Capital (Lead), Novartis Venture Fund (Lead), Insight Partners, CRISPR Therapeutics, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Deep Insight, OrbiMed, Innovation Endeavors, Arc Ventures, Invus
News (3)
Jan 28, 2025 · en.globes.co.il
growth-positive
The former Moderna CMO, who led development of the company's Covid vaccine, tells "Globes" about Averna Therapeutics, which through gene editing is developing groundbreaking drugs.
InvestmentProduct Stage
Jan 28, 2025 · en.globes.co.il
growth-positive
Tal Zaks's Israeli startup targets rare genetic diseases
InvestmentManagement ChangesProduct Stage
Jun 25, 2024 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
Exsilio Therapeutics Launches with $82 Million Series A Financing to Develop Redosable Genomic Medicines for A Broad Range of Diseases
Investment
Details
Product Stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Exact Count
51
District
Center District
Founded
2022
Registrar
516545126
Crunchbase
exsilio-therapeutics
Locations
Ilan Ramon St, Ness Ziona, Israel
Links
Website
LinkedIn
Admin
Last Update
Jan 30, 2025
Missing
sector, tags, video or image, markets, not claimed
Team (3)
Devin Trudeau
Director of Molecular Engineering
Ira Gotliv
Director of Preclinical Research
Pazit Enker Ohana
General Manager
Internal
Created by
Ido Kilberg (ido@deepinsight.co.il)
Created
2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Last editor
Jenny Sotnik-Talisman (jenny.sotnik@sncentral.org)