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Developing therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases

Bethesda, United StatesFounded 2019Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2021
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About ValenzaBio

Valenza Biotech is a cutting-edge biotechnology startup focused on developing innovative treatments for autoimmune diseases, particularly Membranous Nephropathy (MN). MN is a serious kidney disorder caused by the immune system attacking the cells lining the kidney's glomerular capillaries, leading to severe protein leakage into the urine and potentially progressing to kidney failure.

Valenza Biotech's flagship product, VB119, is a monoclonal antibody designed to target and eliminate specific immune cells (B cells) that contribute to MN. Unlike existing treatments, VB119 specifically binds to CD19, a protein found on the surface of these harmful B cells, and enhances the body's natural ability to destroy them. This approach aims to provide a more effective treatment option for patients who do not respond well to current therapies.

The company primarily serves patients suffering from autoimmune kidney diseases, with a focus on those who have not found relief with existing treatments. Valenza Biotech operates in the biopharmaceutical market, which involves developing drugs derived from biological sources.

Valenza Biotech's business model revolves around research and development (R&D) of novel therapies, conducting clinical trials to prove their safety and effectiveness, and eventually bringing these treatments to market. The company generates revenue through the sale of its proprietary drugs, licensing agreements with larger pharmaceutical companies, and potentially through partnerships for co-development and commercialization.

In summary, Valenza Biotech is a promising player in the biopharmaceutical industry, dedicated to improving the lives of patients with autoimmune kidney diseases through innovative treatments like VB119.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Bethesda, United States
Employees
2
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
57.1/100
Industry
Health
Sub-industry
BioTechnology
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biotech and Pharma, Hard Tech, proteomics, DT and LS, science-based
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONOther financing Jan 2023 $0 — ACELYRIN ↗
SERIES AOther financing Apr 2021 $70M $280M Janus Henderson Investors · Ikarian Capital LLC · Opaleye Management · Fidelity Investments —
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Growth signals

ValenzaBio website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for ValenzaBio is 340 monthly website visits, down 53.4% over the last three months. ValenzaBio's team declined 88.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits340 3-month web change-53.4% 1-year team growth-88.2%
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6 investors on the cap table

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Series A5 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • ACELYRIN
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