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Altheia Science

Altheia Science is a biotechnology startup based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2017.

Funding reportedLast round: Series A

ResearchMilan, Italy

About Altheia Science

Altheia Science is a biotechnology startup based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2017.

The company focuses on developing curative cell and gene therapies for patients with autoimmune diseases and cancer. Its innovative approach involves modulating PD-L1 expression to restore immune tolerance and eliminate autoreactive T lymphocytes. This strategy aims to significantly impact conditions like Type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. The company is led by founders Prof. Alessandra Biffi and Prof. Paolo Fiorina, with Paolo Rizzardi serving as CEO. Altheia Science operates primarily in the biotechnology research sector and is a private company with a small team of about 6 to 7 employees. Its therapeutic pipeline includes PD-L1 modulating stem cell therapy for autoimmune diseases and CAR-T immunotherapy targeting specific cancers. Altheia Science is committed to providing durable benefits to patients through its advanced therapeutic strategies.

What company datasets say Altheia Science raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all11Min the source's currency
Rounds1
Last roundSeries A
Last round size7.9M
Last round dateSept 2018
Investors listed1

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health careoncologyautoimmunityliquid tumor therapypreclinical modelsliquid tumorsimmune regulationbiotechnology researchcar-t cell engineeringcancer cell targetinghealthcareneurodegenerative disease therapyautoimmune disease reversalmedical researchautoimmune diabetesliquid tumor targeting

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Sector
Research
Industry code
NAICS 54171, SIC 8731
Region
Lombardy
Revenue
1M a year, as listed
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