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Combining state-of-the-art antibody technology and recent discoveries in neuroimmunology and human genetics to develop novel

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2013Biotech & Life Sciences
Revenue $21M Latest reported FY
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

About Alector

Alector is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The company operates in the healthcare and biotechnology market, targeting a critical and growing need for effective treatments in this area. Alector's primary clients include healthcare providers, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies that are involved in the treatment and study of neurodegenerative conditions.

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Alector's business model revolves around research and development (R&D) of novel therapeutic candidates. The company leverages insights from immunology, neurology, and human genetics to create medicines that harness the body's innate ability to heal itself. By focusing on early-stage clinical trials and gathering disease-specific data quickly, Alector aims to increase the probability of success for its therapies.

The company makes money through a combination of funding from partnerships, grants, and potential future revenues from the commercialization of its therapies. Alector's strategy includes presenting its findings at healthcare conferences and publishing data from clinical trials to attract investment and collaboration opportunities.

In summary, Alector is pioneering new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases by combining cutting-edge science with a strategic approach to drug development. Their innovative pipeline and commitment to addressing unmet medical needs position them as a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry.

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At a glance

Founded
2013
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Listing
IPO 2019
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tierThoroughbred$100M+ revenue

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Investors

18 investors on the cap table

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Series A2 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later16 investors entered at this stage

Employees mapped 139 incl. 3 AI specialists
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States97.1%
🇦🇷 Argentina1.9%
🇦🇹 Austria1%
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Web traffic by country
5K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States82%
🇫🇷 France16%
🇧🇷 Brazil2%
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Patents

Estimated portfolio value
$91M

63 active patent families included in this estimate.

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