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KaliVir Immunotherapeutics

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Develops oncolytic viral immunotherapy programs for the treatment of cancer

O'Hara Township, United StatesFounded 2019Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2026
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About KaliVir Immunotherapeutics

Kalivir is a biotechnology startup that operates in the field of oncology, specifically focusing on the development of gene therapy and oncolytic viruses for cancer treatment. The company's team, led by Chief Medical Officer Dr. James Burke, has extensive experience in clinical development, having led first-in-human through Phase 3 studies. Dr. Burke has a strong track record in the field, having previously served as Chief Medical Officer of Sillajen, where he led the global development of a vaccinia virus platform for multiple cancers.

Kalivir's business model revolves around the research, development, and eventual commercialization of innovative cancer therapies. The company's primary clients are patients suffering from various types of cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and colorectal cancer (CRC). The company generates revenue through the development and sale of these therapies, as well as through partnerships with other entities in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

The company's Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations, Ms. Pelusio, brings over 20 years of experience in drug development to the team. She has previously overseen the advancement of candidate oncolytic viruses, cancer vaccines, and adoptive cell therapies into clinical trials.

In summary, Kalivir is a promising biotech startup with a focus on oncology. The company's experienced team, innovative approach to cancer treatment, and strong potential for partnerships within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries position it well for future growth.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2019
Headquarters
O'Hara Township, United States
Employees
29
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
72.4/100
Industry
Health
Sub-industry
Pharmaceutical, BioTechnology
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
Technology
Deep Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Aug 2026 $14M $56M QUAD Investment Management · Nextrans Korea · Company K Partners · SV Investment ↗
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Mar 2022 $15M $60M K Partners · QUAD Investment Management · Premier Partners · ARCH Venture Partners ↗
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Growth signals

KaliVir Immunotherapeutics website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for KaliVir Immunotherapeutics is 780 monthly website visits, down 35% over the last three months. KaliVir Immunotherapeutics's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits780 3-month web change-35% 1-year team growth0%
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Investors

11 investors on the cap table

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Series A9 investors entered at this stage

  • Premier Partners
  • K Partners
  • QUAD Investment Management
  • ARCH Venture Partners
  • Company K Partners
  • Nextrans Korea
  • SV Investment
  • Nextrans
  • Plexus Partners

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Western Oncolytics
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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States95.7%
🇨🇦 Canada4.3%
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