Vyriad is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing targeted genetic medicines for cancer and other serious diseases. The company uses engineered viruses, viral vectors, and viral envelope glycoproteins to deliver therapeutic genes directly to selected cells. It has ongoing corporate partnerships with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Novartis. Vyriad's developmental programs include oncolytic virotherapy, in vivo gene therapy, and gene-editing applications, with ongoing Phase 1-2 trials across multiple cancer indications. Vyriad is a privately held company based in Rochester, Minnesota and was co-founded by Mayo Clinician-Scientists, Dr. Stephen Russell and Dr. Kah-Whye Peng, to further develop and bring into clinical trials a set of research breakthroughs in their gene and virus therapy research labs.
| Date | Amount | Type | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/24/25 | $25,000,000 | Series B |
Stine Seed Farms | undisclosed |
