Anchiano Therapeutics

Targeted Cancer Therapies Based on H19 Gene

Health Tech & Life Sciences
Acquired by Chemomab Therapeutics
Acquired Jerusalem, Israel Founded 2004
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$37.7M
Last: 2016-10
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2004
Headcount
1-10
HQ
Jerusalem, Israel
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences

About

Anchiano Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies to treat cancer-related diseases. Its most advanced product candidate, BC-819, is under development as a treatment for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Anchiano also develops a second-generation drug, BC-821, for the systemic treatment of advanced malignant neoplasms. Preclinical studies of BC-821 have showed significant efficacy in different cancer animal models, such as metastatic lung cancer and metastatic liver cancer. AnchianoTherapeutics is a direct subsidiary of Clal Biotechnology Industries Ltd.

Funding history · 2 rounds · $37.7M total

Q&A

What is Anchiano Therapeutics' primary focus?
Anchiano Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies to treat cancer-related diseases.
What is Anchiano Therapeutics' most advanced product candidate?
Anchiano Therapeutics' most advanced product candidate is BC-819, which is under development as a treatment for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Does Anchiano Therapeutics have a second-generation drug in development?
Yes, Anchiano Therapeutics is developing BC-821, a second-generation drug for the systemic treatment of advanced malignant neoplasms. Preclinical studies have shown its efficacy in various cancer animal models.
When was Anchiano Therapeutics acquired and by whom?
Anchiano Therapeutics was acquired by Chemomab Therapeutics in March 2021.
What is the total amount of funding Anchiano Therapeutics raised?
Anchiano Therapeutics raised a total of $37.7 million USD.
Which company is a direct subsidiary of Clal Biotechnology Industries Ltd.?
Anchiano Therapeutics is a direct subsidiary of Clal Biotechnology Industries Ltd.
How many employees does Anchiano Therapeutics have?
Anchiano Therapeutics has 1-10 employees.
Who is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Anchiano Therapeutics?
Prof. Avraham Hochberg (Late) is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Anchiano Therapeutics.

Team · 1

Founder · Co-Founder & Chief Scientist

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Health Tech & Life SciencesPharma & Medical BiotechnologyDrugs Discovery & DevelopmentMedical DevicesMedical Treatment & Therapeutics
Technologies
BiologicalsCells
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesHealthcarePatientsLife SciencesPharmaceuticals
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

cancerbiotechnologybiopharmaceuticalcell-therapybiopsytargeted-therapypharma-companies
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External links

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Identifiers & details

Former namesBioCancell Therapeutics
Founded2004-10
OfficesCambridge
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Chemomab Therapeutics on Mar 2021 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Chemomab Therapeutics 2021-03