A-SEEDS Co., Ltd. Secured 440 M JPY in Seed Round Funding for Pioneering Global Trials of CAR-T Cell Therapy - 株式会社A-SEEDS | 信州大学発ベンチャー
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A-SEEDS Co., Ltd. (Matsumoto, Nagano, CEO: Shigeki Yagyu), is pleased to announce the acquisition of 440 million yen in seed funding from Hachijuni Investment Co., Ltd. (Nagano, Nagano, CEO: Takehiko Maeda) and Greencore Co., Ltd. (Shibuya, Tokyo, CEO: Ryusuke Honjo).A-SEEDS Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to the progression of fundamental research and preclinical development aimed at providing CAR-T cell therapy for cancer patients in urgent need of novel therapeutic options. Our cutting-edge CAR-T cell products, innovated through the utilization of piggyBac transposon technology, has been shown to deliver enhanced and prolonged therapeutic outcomes when juxtaposed with existing CAR-T therapies. Having completed preclinical trials for two distinct CAR-T cell products and progressing with phase 1 clinical trials in collaboration with Shinshu University, A-SEEDS Co., Ltd. is also committed to the ongoing development of a diverse range of CAR-T cell therapeutic pipelines.With this round of funding, our company can now prepare for clinical trials planned in the United States after 2024 and strengthen our organizational and research and development systems for globalization. Furthermore, we are strategizing for an extensive capital raise to support these U.S. clinical trials. Originating from Nagano Prefecture, our mission to globally disseminate CAR-T cell therapy in clinical practice stands as a testament to our commitment to addressing the unmet medical needs of cancer patients.Company name: Hachijuni Investment Co., Ltd. HPhttps://www.82hic.co.jp/Company name: Greencore Co., Ltd.Company name: A-SEEDS Co., Ltd.