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DNAtriX
DNAtrix | Virus-Driven Immunotherapies for Cancer
About DNAtriX
DNAtrix is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer treatments using genetically modified viruses. These treatments, known as oncolytic immunotherapies, are designed to selectively target and kill cancer cells while sparing normal cells. The company’s approach leverages the natural ability of viruses to replicate within cancer cells, causing them to burst and die. This process also triggers the body's immune system to recognize and attack the tumor.
DNAtrix primarily serves patients with aggressive cancers, including both adult and pediatric patients with brain tumors. The company is actively conducting human clinical trials to test the safety and effectiveness of its therapies. One of its leading candidates, DNX 2401, has shown promising results in combination with another drug, Pembrolizumab, for treating glioblastoma, a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer.
Operating in the highly specialized field of cancer immunotherapy, DNAtrix's market includes healthcare providers, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies. The company’s business model revolves around developing its proprietary therapies through various stages of clinical trials and then partnering with larger pharmaceutical firms for commercialization. This model allows DNAtrix to focus on innovation and early-stage development while leveraging the resources and distribution networks of established players in the pharmaceutical industry.
Revenue generation for DNAtrix primarily comes from research grants, partnerships, and potential future sales of its therapies once they receive regulatory approval. The company’s strategy includes expanding its pipeline of viral-driven immunotherapies to address a broader range of cancers, thereby increasing its market potential.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- San Diego, United States
- Employees
- 4
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 83.4/100
- Industry
- Health
- Sub-industry
- BioTechnology
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Oncology, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Immune System, Spinout, Biotech and Pharma, DT and LS, science-based
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBT✓Debt | Sep 2018 | $16M | — | Undisclosed | — |
| CONVERTIBLE✓Equity / VC | Dec 2016 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Mercury Fund
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Morningside- TFTargeted Technology Fund
Texas Halo Fund
Other known investors3 additional known investors
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Small Business Innovation Research- TVTexas Ventures
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