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KALA BIO
Development and commercialization of therapeutics using our proprietary nanoparticle-based Mucus Penetrating Particles
About KALA BIO
KALA BIO is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops, and commercializes therapies for rare and severe eye diseases.
The company is advancing the clinical development of KPI-012 for the treatment of Persistent Corneal Epithelial Defect (PCED), a rare disease of the cornea that can lead to vision loss. KALA BIO has hosted a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) event to discuss the potential of KPI-012 for the treatment of PCED.
To fund its operations and the clinical development of its product candidates, the company raises capital through private placements. For instance, KALA BIO has recently announced a private placement to advance the clinical development of KPI-012.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Waltham, United States
- Listing
- IPO 2017
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A8 investors entered at this stage
- CFCrown Venture Fund
Lux Capital
Third Rock Ventures
Polaris Partners
Abbvie Biotech Ventures
Ysios CapitalSR One
ADAR1 Capital Management
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
Lighthouse Capital Partners
Longitude Capital
Wellington Management
RA Capital Management
Vivo Capital
Athyrium Capital Management
Oxford Finance
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