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Capstan Therapeutics
9880 Campus Point Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121
https://www.capstantx.com/

Capstan Therapeutics is advancing precision in vivo cell engineering to develop therapeutics for a broad range of disease categories with unmet or underserved clinical need. The core technology comprises targeted Lipid Nanoparticles (tLNPs) to enable engineering or ablation of pathogenic cells in the body. The company is combining the power of cell therapy with the precision of genetic medicines to develop new treatment options for patients for oncology, fibrosis, inflammation-related diseases, and monogenic blood disorders. The Company is co-founded by pioneers in the field of CAR-based immunotherapy, nucleic acid drug delivery, tLNPs, and regenerative medicine, including experienced industry leaders, as well as academic faculty members from the University of Pennsylvania.

Key Contact
Name
Laura Shawver
Title
CEO
Funding Events

Date
Amount
Type
Investors
Valuation
09/14/22 $165,000,000 Seed and Series A Alexandria Venture Investments
Bristol Myers Squibb
Eli Lilly and Company
Leaps by Bayer
Novartis Venture Funds
OrbiMed Advisors
Pfizer Venture Investments
Polaris Partners
RA Capital Management
Vida Ventures
undisclosed