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Rznomics
Developing RNA-based gene therapies targeting cancer and rare diseases
About Rznomics
Rznomics is a South Korean-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of RNA-based therapeutics. The company's core technology is a proprietary 'trans-splicing ribozyme' (TSR) platform, which allows for the editing of RNA to treat a range of diseases.
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Rznomics's primary focus is on developing treatments for cancer, with a pipeline that includes therapies for liver cancer and other solid tumors. In addition to oncology, the company is also exploring the application of its technology to degenerative and genetic diseases. A notable project is RZ-004, a treatment for retinitis pigmentosa, which is currently in Phase I/IIa clinical trials.
The company's business model is centered on research and development, with a strategy of forming strategic partnerships for the commercialization of its products. A key example of this is the global licensing and research agreement with Eli Lilly, which could be valued at up to $1.3 billion. This partnership aims to develop RNA-based therapies for a variety of conditions, including hearing loss.
Rznomics operates in the global biopharmaceutical market, targeting areas with high unmet medical needs. Its clients are large pharmaceutical companies and other players in the healthcare sector. The company generates revenue through licensing fees, milestone payments from its partnerships, and, in the future, from the sale of its approved therapies.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Yongin-si, South Korea
- Listing
- IPO 2025
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences
- Power Law
- Unicorn$1–10B valuation tier
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
- LILSK Investment
Synergy IB Investment
Series B and later8 investors entered at this stage
Aon
UTC Investment
Korea Development Bank- ICIBK Capital
Partners Investment
SBI Investment Korea
QUAD Ventures
Shinhan Venture Investment
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Patents
24 active patent families included in this estimate.
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