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Who invested in Dren Bio

One round we have observed, with the 5 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Biotech

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$25Mraised across 1 round since 2024, from 1 source

Latest round
Venture, $25MJul 2024
Investors
5
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The rounds

  1. Jul 2024

Founders and team

From Dren Bio's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 1 founder, 14 on the team.

Nenad N. TomasevicChief Executive Officer, FounderNamed on its 2022 Form D
  • Jake RasmussenVice President, Clinical Operations
  • Jeff MacfarlandExecutive Vice President, Finance
  • Kevin LeongVice President, Oncology Research
  • Rachel WarrenVice President, Head of Strategy and Portfolio Management
  • Shalini GidwaniSenior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
  • Sridhar ViswanathanExecutive Vice President, Process Sciences and Manufacturing Operations
  • Wan-Jen HongSenior Vice President, Head of Oncology Clinical Development
  • Amit MehtaChief Operating Officer and Chief Business Officer
  • Alex N. KolicichBoard Director
  • Andrew N. SchiffBoard Director
  • Chandra P. LeoBoard Director
  • Kenneth R LuehrsenIndependent Board Director
  • Rajeev N. DadooBoard of Directors and Investors
  • Sakae N. AsanumaBoard Director

Everyone who backed them

8VCVC firm1round
SR OneCorporate VC1round
NovartisVC firm1round
Mission BioCapitalVC firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

These 4 firms list Dren Bio as a portfolio company on their own websites, but no report of a round names them. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

Aisling CapitalPrivate equityPer its own site
Mission Bay CapitalVC firmPer its own site
Taiho VenturesCorporate VCPer its own site
For Good VenturesVC firmPer its own site

Quick answers about Dren Bio

Who invested in Dren Bio?

Dren Bio's investors include 8VC, SR One, Alexandria Venture Investments, Novartis and Mission BioCapital.

How much has Dren Bio raised?

Dren Bio has raised $25M across 1 round since 2024.

When did Dren Bio last raise?

Dren Bio's most recent round was a Venture of $25M in Jul 2024.

What was Dren Bio's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $25M in Jul 2024, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Dren Bio first?

Dren Bio's first round on record, in Jul 2024, was backed by 8VC, SR One and Alexandria Venture Investments and 2 others.

What stage is Dren Bio at?

Dren Bio's latest named round is a Venture, in Jul 2024.

Where is Dren Bio based?

Dren Bio is based in the United States.

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