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NKGen Biotech has secured $2M in a funding round from a Japanese strategic investor to regain compliance with reporting obligations and standards.

PRIVATEJul 17, 2025

Amount Raised

$2 Million

Round Type

Seed

Santa AnaBiotechnologyHealth Care

Investors

Japanese Strategic Investor

Description

NKGen Biotech announced it raised $2 million from a Japanese strategic investor to help bring its NK cell therapy to the Japanese market. This funding will aid in satisfying public company reporting requirements and ongoing debt obligations. Share trading will move to the OTC Expert Market temporarily. The company aims to return to NASDAQ or list on NYSE American after regaining compliance.

Quick answer

NKGen Biotech raised $2 Million in a Seed round, dated July 17, 2025. Investors: Japanese Strategic Investor. NKGen Biotech is based in Santa Ana, California, United States.

How much did NKGen Biotech raise?
NKGen Biotech raised $2 Million in a Seed round on July 17, 2025.
Who invested in NKGen Biotech?
Japanese Strategic Investor is named as investors in this round.
What does NKGen Biotech do?
NKGen Biotech, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative natural killer cell therapeutics.
Where is NKGen Biotech based and how big is it?
NKGen Biotech is based in Santa Ana, California, United States. Fundz records about 58 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at NKGen Biotech?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at NKGen Biotech. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Biotechnology and Health Care around the same time

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

  • Enlaza Therapeutics raised $15M on August 29, 2025.
  • Modus Therapeutics raised $3M (Funding Round) on August 28, 2025.
  • Seluna raised $874K (Funding Round) on August 28, 2025.
  • PainTEQ raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on August 27, 2025.
  • Leal Therapeutics raised $30M (Series A) on August 27, 2025.
  • Moonrise Medical raised $396K on August 27, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

NKGen Biotech

Location

Santa Ana, California, United States

About

NKGen Biotech, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative natural killer cell therapeutics. The company is actively pursuing treatments for neurodegenerative disorders and various cancers. NKGen aims to bring therapies like troculeucel to market, enhancing patient care and shareholder value. Their strategic goal includes maintaining partnerships to advance clinical programs and achieve regulatory approvals in relevant markets.

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