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Locana

Biotech & Life Sciences · San Diego, United States · Founded 2016

Creating a new class of gene therapies by targeting disease-causing messenger RNA MoreLess

Locanabio is a biotechnology startup that operates in the healthcare sector, specifically in the field of genetic medicine. The company's primary focus is on developing RNA-targeted gene therapies to treat rare diseases caused by genetic mutations. These mutations result in disease-causing RNA transcripts, which Locanabio's platform targets and modifies, potentially correcting the disease at its source.

The company's business model revolves around the research, development, and commercialization of these gene therapies. They generate revenue through the successful development and subsequent sale of these therapies to healthcare providers. Their clients are primarily healthcare institutions and patients suffering from rare genetic diseases.

Locanabio is also involved in the presentation of preclinical data and participates in various conferences and meetings related to genetic medicine. This suggests a commitment to continuous research and development, as well as a desire to stay at the forefront of the field. The company also values partnerships and collaborations, indicating a potential for future growth and expansion.

In terms of social responsibility, Locanabio emphasizes diversity and inclusion within its company culture. They also offer career opportunities for those interested in making a positive difference in the lives of patients with rare genetic diseases.

Keywords: Biotechnology, Healthcare, Genetic Medicine, RNA-Targeted Gene Therapies, Rare Diseases, Research and Development, Commercialization, Partnerships, Diversity and Inclusion, Career Opportunities.

Company overview

Locana company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2016
Headquarters
San Diego, United States
Employees
7
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
65.7
sub industryBioTechnologybusiness modelManufacturingindustryHealthsectorBiotechnologysectorNeurologysectorGenetics and genomicssectorDegenerative DiseasessectorRNAsectorSpinoutsectorBiotech and PharmasectorDT and LSsectorscience-basedclient focusb2b

Valuation & funding

Locana funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing May 2023 $0 CureDuchenne Ventures
SERIES BOther financing Dec 2020 $100M $400M Lightstone Ventures · RA Capital Management · Vida Ventures · Temasek
SERIES AOther financing May 2019 $55M $220M Temasek · Lightstone Ventures · ARCH Venture Partners
SPINOUTOther financing Jan 2016 $0 University of California, San Diego
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Growth signals

Locana website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Locana is 1.1K monthly website visits, up 31% over the last three months. Locana's team declined 12.5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.1K 3-month web change+31% 1-year team growth-12.5%
Monthly website visits73 observations · Jun 2018–Dec 2024
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Comparisons

Locana compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

Locana's talent

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Team profiled 11 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

10 investors on Locana's cap table

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Series A 8 investors entered at this stage
ARCH Venture Partners
Temasek
Lightstone Ventures
Vida Ventures
RA Capital Management
Acuta Capital Partners
UCB Ventures
SVB Leerink
Series B+ 1 investor entered at this stage
CureDuchenne Ventures
Other known 1 additional known investor
University of California, San Diego

Global footprint

Where Locana has talent and traffic

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Locana

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