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Kytopen
Biotech & Life Sciences · Cambridge, United States · Founded 2017
Developing an automated cell engineering platform to accelerate discovery of bioengineered chemicals MoreLess
Kytopen is a pioneering biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell engineering solutions for therapeutic applications. The company operates in the cell therapy market, specifically targeting immuno-oncology and genetic disorders. Kytopen's core product is a patent-pending, non-viral continuous cell engineering platform that enables the rapid, scalable, and gentle modification of human cells. This technology ensures the production of billions of high-quality engineered cells in minutes while maintaining their health and function, which is crucial for effective therapeutic outcomes.
Kytopen serves a range of clients including pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and biotechnology firms. The company’s business model revolves around the commercialization of its proprietary cell engineering platform, which can be integrated into both the discovery and manufacturing phases of cell therapy development. Revenue is generated through the sale of the platform, licensing agreements, and potentially through partnerships and collaborations with other entities in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
Founded as an MIT spinout, Kytopen is led by Dr. Paulo A. Garcia and Dr. Cullen R. Buie, who co-invented the technology. The company boasts multiple publications in high-impact scientific journals, underscoring its commitment to advancing the field of cell therapy.
Keywords: cell engineering, non-viral technology, immuno-oncology, genetic disorders, scalable process, high-quality cells, therapeutic applications, biotechnology, MIT spinout, cell therapy.
Company overview
Kytopen company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United States
- Employees
- 27
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 62.4
Valuation & funding
Kytopen funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Apr 2026 | — | — | Telegraph Hill Partners | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Aug 2024 | $1.6M | — | National Institutes of Health | ↗ |
| DEBT✓Debt | Feb 2024 | $8M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2021 | $30M | $120M | MassVentures · Michael Chambers · John Ballantyne · Horizon Ventures | — |
| GRANTOther financing | Apr 2021 | $1.4M | — | National Institutes of Health | — |
| SEEDEquity / VC | Oct 2020 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| GRANTOther financing | Jun 2020 | MassVentures | ↗ | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | May 2019 | The Engine · Horizons Ventures | — | ||
| GRANTOther financing | Jun 2018 | MassVentures · Massachusetts Clean Energy Center | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Sep 2017 | The Engine | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.3M | 0% | 27 |
| 2025 | $4.3M | 0% | 31 |
| 2024 | $4.3M | 0% | 33 |
| 2023 | $4.3M | +22.9% | 43 |
| 2022 | $3.5M | +146.5% | 39 |
| 2021 | $1.4M | +45.6% | 24 |
| 2020 | $975K | — | 15 |
Growth signals
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Latest recorded traffic for Kytopen is 2.4K monthly website visits, up 60% over the last three months. Kytopen's team declined 12.9% over the past year.
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