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CellCentric
Oral p300/CBP inhibitor for targeted cancer therapy
About CellCentric
CellCentric is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel cancer therapies. It was spun out of the University of Cambridge in 2003 by Professor Azim Surani, a developmental biologist who sought to explore cell fate control mechanisms for new treatments. The company initially investigated over 50 different epigenetic-related targets before focusing on inhibiting the twin proteins p300 and CBP, which are key drivers of cancer progression.
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The company's lead product is Inobrodib (formerly CCS1477), a first-in-class, orally administered small molecule inhibitor of p300/CBP. Inobrodib is designed to disrupt the growth of cancer cells by impacting the expression of key cancer-driving genes like MYC and IRF4. A primary advantage of the drug is its oral capsule formulation, which allows for at-home administration, a significant preference for patients that can improve access and quality of life. CellCentric's business model is centered on advancing Inobrodib through clinical trials to secure regulatory approval and eventual commercialization, either independently or through licensing deals. An earlier program was licensed to Takeda Pharmaceuticals. The company collaborates extensively with academic research groups and contract research organizations (CROs) to conduct its R&D.
CellCentric is primarily targeting hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Its main focus is on relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, a difficult-to-treat blood cancer where many patients eventually stop responding to existing therapies. Clinical trials have shown promising efficacy and a manageable safety profile for Inobrodib, particularly when used in combination with other standard-of-care drugs. The U.S. FDA has granted both Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations to Inobrodib for this indication. The company has secured significant funding to advance its clinical programs, including a $120 million Series C round in May 2025, with investors including RA Capital Management, Forbion, Pfizer, and BrightEdge, the venture arm of the American Cancer Society. These funds are earmarked for a pivotal Phase II/III study with the potential for accelerated approval and to support further combination trials.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 56
- Open positions
- 2
- Dealroom signal
- 93.4/100
- Industry
- Health
- Sub-industry
- Pharmaceutical, BioTechnology
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Oncology, Immersive Technologies, Spinout, Rumoured $1B, Biotech and Pharma, Horizon Europe, DT and LS
- Technology
- Augmented Reality
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES DOther financing | May 2026 | $220M | $880M | HBM Partners · Forbion Capital Partners · RA Capital Management · BrightEdge | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | May 2025 | $120M | $480M | Avego Bioscience Capital · BrightEdge · Forbion Capital Partners · RA Capital Management | ↗ |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for CellCentric is 6K monthly website visits, up 30.4% over the last three months. CellCentric's team grew 7.7% over the past year.
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Series A3 investors entered at this stage
- ABAvlar BioVentures
UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Future Planet Capital
Series B and later13 investors entered at this stage
Morningside Venture Partners
Morningside
5Y Capital
BrightEdge
Pfizer
RA Capital Management
Forbion Capital Partners- ACAvego Bioscience Capital
Venrock
HBM Partners
Sofinnova Partners
Fidelity Investments
Avego
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Cambridge Enterprise
University of Cambridge
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