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Borealis Biosciences raised $150 million in Series A financing led by Versant Ventures and Novartis to develop next-generation RNA therapeutics for kidney diseases.

Aug 22, 2024

Amount Raised

$150 Million

Round Type

Series A

VancouverBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Investors

Novartis AGVersant Ventures

Description

Borealis Biosciences emerged from stealth today with $150 million in combined Series A financing from Versant Ventures and Novartis AG. The funding will support the company's mission to address major unmet needs for patients with kidney diseases through RNA therapeutics.

Quick answer

Borealis Biosciences raised $150 Million in a Series A round, dated August 22, 2024. Investors: Novartis AG and Versant Ventures. Borealis Biosciences is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

How much did Borealis Biosciences raise?
Borealis Biosciences raised $150 Million in a Series A round on August 22, 2024.
Who invested in Borealis Biosciences?
Novartis AG and Versant Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does Borealis Biosciences do?
Borealis Biosciences was founded on the premise that a convergence of scientific and translational breakthroughs is enabling the field of RNA medicines to treat kidney diseases and beyond.
Where is Borealis Biosciences based and how big is it?
Borealis Biosciences is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Fundz records about 4,193 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Borealis Biosciences?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at Borealis Biosciences. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Therapeutics and Biotechnology around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Borealis Biosciences that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • ProEncia Biotechnology raised $1.5M (Pre-Seed) on October 4, 2024.
  • Xeptiva raised $2.5M (Seed) on October 2, 2024.
  • Aktis Oncology raised $175M (Series B) on September 30, 2024.
  • CERo Therapeutics Holdings raised $1.3M (Seed) on September 26, 2024.
  • Alpha Cognition raised $4.5M (Seed) on September 24, 2024.
  • Ahammune Biosciences raised $5M (Series A) on September 24, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Borealis Biosciences

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About

Borealis Biosciences was founded on the premise that a convergence of scientific and translational breakthroughs is enabling the field of RNA medicines to treat kidney diseases and beyond. The company is backed by founding investor Versant Ventures and Novartis AG, and has a strategic collaboration with the pharma.

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