AnserBio

Nanoparticle based delivery of p53 protein - addressing the most frequent mutation in cancer. -

Health Tech & Life Sciences
Active
Seed Nesher Founded 2017
Total raised
$6.5M
Last: Seed 2023-12
Stage
Seed
Founded
2017
Headcount
7
HQ
Nesher
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences

About

AnserBio (previously ExoProTher Medical) is a biomedical start-up developing a novel approach to cancer treatment. The company targets the p53-based tumor suppression mechanism that is mutated in over 60% of cancers, including glioblastoma, colon, bladder, ovarian, and small cell lung cancers. It uses proprietary cell derived nano-particles to deliver healthy p53 and restore the body's natural tumor suppression function with minimal adverse side effects.

The company is in the preclinical stage.

Funding history · 6 rounds · $6.5M total

2023-12
Seed $4.0M
2023-07
SAFE $700K
2022-11
SAFE $750K
2021-12
SAFE $750K
2021-01
SAFE $250K
2020-01
Undisclosed Round Undisclosed

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What was AnserBio formerly known as?
AnserBio was formerly known as ExoProTher Medical.
When was AnserBio founded?
AnserBio was founded in January 2017.
What is AnserBio's primary focus in cancer treatment?
AnserBio focuses on developing a novel approach to cancer treatment by targeting the p53-based tumor suppression mechanism, which is mutated in over 60% of cancers. They use proprietary cell-derived nanoparticles to deliver healthy p53 protein.
What is AnserBio's current development stage?
AnserBio is currently in the preclinical stage of development.
How many employees does AnserBio currently have?
AnserBio currently has 7 employees.
What was AnserBio's first recorded funding round and who was the lead investor?
AnserBio's first recorded funding round was in January 2020, with ExitValley as a lead investor.
When did AnserBio raise its most recent Seed round and what was the amount?
AnserBio raised a Seed round of $4,000,000 in December 2023.
Which investors participated in AnserBio's SAFE rounds in 2021?
Israel Biotech Fund participated in AnserBio's SAFE rounds in January and December 2021.
Which investor participated in AnserBio's SAFE rounds in 2022 and 2023?
Peregrine Ventures participated in AnserBio's SAFE rounds in November 2022 and July 2023.
Who are the co-founders of AnserBio?
The co-founders of AnserBio are Lana Volokh and Dr. Alex Tendler.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Health Tech & Life SciencesPharma & Medical BiotechnologyDrugs Discovery & Development
Technologies
Materials & SubstancesNanomaterialsBiologicalsCells
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesPharmaceuticals
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

biotechnologymedical-technologiestherapeuticsoncologycancercell-therapynanotechnology