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NOBO Medicine
Biomarker-driven targeted therapies for oncology and chronic diseases
About NOBO Medicine
NOBO Medicine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, that was established in 2017. The company was co-founded by Youngil Koh, who serves as Chief Executive Officer alongside fellow CEO Myungsea Lee. NOBO Medicine operates with the mission of advancing "Precision Medicine in Oncology and Beyond," focusing on significant unmet medical needs in oncology and chronic diseases.
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The core of the company's strategy is the development of precision medicines specifically for hemato-oncology and chronic inflammatory diseases intended for global markets. It operates within the pharmaceutical and healthcare discovery tools sectors. The business model is centered on a patient-oriented translational approach, utilizing novel biomarkers to develop targeted therapies. A key component of this model is the company's proprietary clinical database, NOBO-VERSE, which is leveraged to identify patient populations most likely to benefit from its developmental therapies. This data-driven process aims to improve the efficiency and success rates of its drug development programs.
NOBO Medicine's pipeline includes several projects at various stages of development. Notable projects include Poseltinib, which is being investigated for relapsed or refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) and Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (R/R PCNSL), and Emricasan for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The company is also developing a selective Caspase inhibitor for inflammatory conditions and a PPM1D inhibitor for oncology. This focus on biomarker-driven drug development positions the company to create therapies for specific patient subgroups. The company's revenue model is based on the successful development and subsequent commercialization or out-licensing of these therapeutic assets. Since its inception, NOBO Medicine has attracted investment from several firms, including Curocell, Dongkuk Holdings Company, and the Industrial Bank of Korea, and received non-equity assistance from the TIPS Program in 2018.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Employees
- 17
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 56.2/100
- Industry
- Health
- Sub-industry
- BioTechnology
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Oncology, Drug Development, Biomarkers, Chronic Disease, Precision Medicine, Spinout, DT and LS, science-based
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Jul 2025 | $20M | $79M | STIC Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Dec 2022 | $12M | $48M | Yuhan Corporation · Bokwang Investments · Medici Investment · Mirae Asset Venture Investment | ↗ |
Growth signals
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Investors
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Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Yuhan Corporation
Bokwang Investments- MIMedici Investment
Mirae Asset Venture Investment
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
STIC Ventures
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Seoul National University
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