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Specific Biologics Announces Additional Investment And Appointment Of Experienced Biotechnology Leader Steven Kanner, Phd, To The Board Of Directors

PRIVATEOct 10, 2023

Round Type

Venture

TorontoInformation TechnologyBiotechnologyHealth CareScience And EngineeringLending And Investments

Investors

Ad Mare Bio InnovationsLumira VenturesFrédéric Lemaître Auger, M Sc, Ph D, Mba Of Ad Mare Bio InnovationsNikhil Thatte, B.Eng Of Lumira VenturesDaniel Hétu, Md, Mba Of Lumira VenturesBrent Stead, Ph D, MbaDr. Kanner

Description

Specific Biologics Inc. ("Specific"), a venture-backed, early-stage genome editing company, is pleased to announce it has appointed Steven Kanner, PhD, as an Independent Director. Dr. Kanner joins Brent Stead, PhD, MBA, as well as seasoned company builders Daniel Hétu, MD, MBA of Lumira Ventures, Nikhil Thatte, B.Eng of Lumira Ventures and Frédéric Lemaître Auger, MSc, PhD, MBA of adMare BioInnovations

Quick answer

Specific Biologics raised an undisclosed amount in a funding round, dated October 10, 2023. Investors: Ad Mare Bio Innovations, Lumira Ventures, Frédéric Lemaître Auger, M Sc, Ph D, Mba Of Ad Mare Bio Innovations, Nikhil Thatte, B.Eng Of Lumira Ventures, Daniel Hétu, Md, Mba Of Lumira Ventures, Brent Stead, Ph D, Mba and Dr. Kanner. Specific Biologics is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

How much did Specific Biologics raise?
Specific Biologics raised an undisclosed amount in a funding round on October 10, 2023.
Who invested in Specific Biologics?
Ad Mare Bio Innovations, Lumira Ventures, Frédéric Lemaître Auger, M Sc, Ph D, Mba Of Ad Mare Bio Innovations, Nikhil Thatte, B.Eng Of Lumira Ventures, Daniel Hétu, Md, Mba Of Lumira Ventures, Brent Stead, Ph D, Mba and Dr. Kanner are named as investors in this round.
What does Specific Biologics do?
Specific Biologics Inc. ("Specific") is a venture-backed early-stage biotechnology company on a mission to develop novel gene editing technologies to treat diseases through efficient and precise gene editing.
Where is Specific Biologics based and how big is it?
Specific Biologics is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Fundz records about 2 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Specific Biologics?
Fundz holds 4 contacts at Specific Biologics, including the Associate Director - Pipeline Development. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Science And Engineering and Lending And Investments around the same time

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

  • MAIA Biotechnology raised $4.9M (Seed) on November 15, 2023.
  • Zephyr AI, Inc. raised $111M on October 27, 2023.
  • Trait Biosciences Inc. raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on October 11, 2023.
  • Deka Biosciences, Inc. raised $20M (Series B) on September 28, 2023.
  • RedHill Biopharma Ltd raised $4M (Seed) on September 28, 2023.
  • Geneos Therapeutics raised an undisclosed amount (Series A) on September 27, 2023.

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Company Information

Company

Specific Biologics

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Specific Biologics Inc. ("Specific") is a venture-backed early-stage biotechnology company on a mission to develop novel gene editing technologies to treat diseases through efficient and precise gene editing. Our differentiated two-site Dualase® platform gene editors cut DNA in a way that optimally exploits the cell's naturally occurring DNA repair pathways. This enables two gene editing outcomes, precise DNA deletions to disrupt genes or increased repair to correct genes to target new therapeutic areas for gene editing. Specific also develops lipid nanoparticles to deliver the gene editor to target cells and is developing a pipeline of Dualase®-based therapeutics in areas of high unmet medical need. To learn more, visit www.specificbiologics.com.

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