Aurora Therapeutics
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Biotechnology, Genetics, Health Care
Aurora Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized gene editing therapies for patients with rare diseases. Founded by CRISPR pioneers Jennifer Doudna and Fyodor Urnov, the company aims to transform this technology into a scalable model that can treat many patients simultaneously. Aurora leverages modular gene editors and innovative regulatory strategies to address ra
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Employees
- 11
- Industries
- Biotechnology, Genetics, Health Care
- Status
- Private
- Website
- www.auroratherapeutics.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Aurora Therapeutics
Aurora Therapeutics funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Seed | $16.0M |
Leadership
- Thomas Wechsler, Chief Scientific Officer
- Edward M. Kaye, Chief Executive Officer
Verified email and direct lines for Aurora Therapeutics’s decision-makers are on Fundz. See plans
Employee benefit plans
Aurora Therapeutics files 1 employee benefit plan with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Aurora Therapeutics in the news
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About Aurora Therapeutics: questions and answers
What does Aurora Therapeutics do?
Aurora Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized gene editing therapies for patients with rare diseases. Founded by CRISPR pioneers Jennifer Doudna and Fyodor Urnov, the company aims to transform this technology into a scalable model that can treat many patients simultaneously. Aurora leverages modular gene editors and innovative regulatory strategies to address ra
Where is Aurora Therapeutics headquartered?
Aurora Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
How many employees does Aurora Therapeutics have?
Aurora Therapeutics has about 11 employees.
Has Aurora Therapeutics raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 1 funding event for Aurora Therapeutics. The most recent, Seed of $16.0M, was in Jan 2026.
Who leads Aurora Therapeutics?
Edward M. Kaye is a Chief Executive Officer at Aurora Therapeutics.
What is the latest news on Aurora Therapeutics?
On Jan 09, 2026, Aurora Therapeutics secures $16 million seed funding from Menlo Ventures to develop personalized gene editing therapies for rare diseases.
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