Georgiamune
Regulating signaling pathways to restore immune balance and fight cancer and autoimmune diseases, utilizing first-in-class assets with a robust pipeline of immunomodulators.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor investor | €0.0 | round |
* | $75.0m | Series A | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Georgiamune is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company was founded in 2021 by Dr. Samir N. Khleif. Dr. Khleif, a distinguished oncologist and immunology researcher, serves as the company's President and CEO, bringing extensive experience from his tenures at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and as a Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar. His research has centered on understanding the mechanisms of cancer-induced immune suppression, which forms the scientific bedrock of Georgiamune's therapeutic approach.
The company's core strategy revolves around reprogramming the tumor microenvironment (TME) to overcome immune suppression, a significant hurdle in cancer treatment. Georgiamune's lead product candidate is GIM-122, a dual-functioning monoclonal antibody designed to block the inhibitory protein KIR and simultaneously deplete regulatory T cells (Tregs), which are known to suppress anti-tumor immune responses. This dual action aims to unleash a more powerful and effective attack on cancer cells by the patient's own immune system. The company is advancing GIM-122 through a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for patients with advanced solid tumors.
Georgiamune operates within the competitive biotechnology sector, specifically in the immuno-oncology market. Its business model is typical of a clinical-stage biotech firm, focusing on research and development funded by venture capital and strategic partnerships. The company has successfully raised significant capital, including a $75 million Series A financing round in 2023, co-led by General Catalyst and Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI), with participation from other notable investors like Mubadala Capital and Alexandria Venture Investments. This funding is crucial for advancing its clinical trials and expanding its research pipeline, which includes other programs aimed at different mechanisms within the tumor microenvironment.
Keywords: immuno-oncology, biotechnology, cancer therapy, autoimmune diseases, tumor microenvironment, monoclonal antibody, clinical trials, GIM-122, immunotherapy, Samir N. Khleif