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DNAtrix | Virus-Driven Immunotherapies for Cancer

San Diego, United StatesFounded 2005Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2014
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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At 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

Funding history

8 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBT✓Debt Sep 2018 $16M — Undisclosed —
CONVERTIBLE✓Equity / VC Dec 2016 $0 — Undisclosed —
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DNAtriX website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for DNAtriX is 380 monthly website visits, down 88.1% over the last three months. DNAtriX's team grew 33.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits380 3-month web change-88.1% 1-year team growth+33.3%
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Investors

7 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Mercury Fund

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors3 additional known investors

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