Airna (Series B)

Funding Details
Awarder
Inbox
Date Award
April 01, 2025
Vertical
Biotechnology
Funding URL
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Funding Amount:
$155,000,000

Company Info
Traction
Airna estimates approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. have AATD, and the company is preparing to launch a Phase 1/2 trial for its lead program.
Founders
Thorsten Stafforst, Jin Billy Li
Company Description
Airna is a biotechnology startup developing RNA editing treatments, specifically targeting alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) by repairing faulty RNA to produce functional AAT protein, thereby reducing the risk of associated lung and liver diseases.
Market
RNA editing treatments for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Location
USA
Coinvestors
Venrock, Forbion, RTW Investments, Arch Venture Partners, Nextech Invest

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