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Vera Therapeutics
A clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming patients’ lives by developing and commercializing treatments for immunological and inflammatory diseases
About Vera Therapeutics
Vera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for immunological diseases, with a particular focus on IgA nephropathy, a kidney disorder. The company aims to improve the standard of care for patients suffering from immunologic and rare diseases. Vera Therapeutics operates in the biotechnology sector, targeting healthcare providers and patients in need of advanced therapeutic solutions. The business model revolves around the research, development, and commercialization of novel therapies, generating revenue through licensing agreements and product sales. Vera's pipeline includes MAU868, a groundbreaking neutralizing antibody targeting the BK Virus (BKV), which poses significant risks to immunocompromised patients, such as those undergoing kidney transplants or hematopoietic stem cell transplants. The company holds an exclusive worldwide license from Pfizer for the development and commercialization of MAU868 across all indications. Vera Therapeutics is led by Dr. Andrew Cheng, who brings extensive experience from his tenure at Gilead and other biotech firms. The company is committed to fostering a high-performance work environment and offers a comprehensive rewards package to its employees.
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Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Kleiner Perkins
GV
Sofinnova Investments
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
Abingworth
Fidelity Investments
Alexandria Venture Investments
Octagon Capital Partners
Citadel
Longitude Capital
Oxford Finance
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