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Polyphor

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A biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery and development of macrocycle drugs to address antibiotic resistance in cancer disease

Allschwil, SwitzerlandFounded 1996Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $11M Market cap · 2024
Revenue $1.4M Latest reported FY

About Polyphor

Polyphor is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for severe diseases, particularly targeting Gram-negative resistant pathogens and metastatic cancer. The company operates in the healthcare and pharmaceutical markets, serving patients with unmet medical needs and collaborating with other pharmaceutical companies. Polyphor's business model revolves around drug discovery and development, leveraging its proprietary OMPTA and macrocycle platforms to create novel antibiotics and oncology treatments. Revenue is generated through licensing agreements, collaborations, and the commercialization of its drug candidates. Key products in its pipeline include Balixafortide (POL6326), a CXCR4 inhibitor for metastatic breast cancer, and POL7306, a preclinical compound targeting Gram-negative pathogens. The company also has a cystic fibrosis therapy, POL6014, outlicensed to Santhera Pharmaceuticals.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Allschwil, Switzerland
Listing
IPO 2018
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences

Investors

5 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • CARB-X

Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • Novartis Venture Fund

Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

  • Repair Impact Fund
  • Novo Holdings
  • SPRIM Global Investments
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Global footprint

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2 countries with
team presence
🇨🇭 Switzerland71.4%
🇺🇸 United States28.6%
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