Cytovation
↗Bergen, Norway
Cytovation is a clinical-stage immunotherapy biotech company founded and headquartered in Bergen, Norway, with research spanning over 15 years. The company specializes in precision oncology, developing first-in-class synthetic peptide immunotherapies that selectively target tumor cell membranes and inhibit the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Cytovation's unique approach combines tumor membrane lysis with in situ vaccination and immune activation, positioning the company at the forefront of immuno-oncology innovation. The company was spun out from the University of Bergen and has strategic collaborations with leading pharma partners including Merck (MSD) and Cancer Research UK.
CLASSIFICATION
SIZE & FINANCIALS
Employees:1-50
Founded:2001
Ownership:private
Status:operating
FUNDING
Stage:Series A
Total Raised:$34M
Investors:Sandwater, Canica, University of Bergen, Haukeland University Hospital
PIPELINE
Stage:Phase I/II - Phase II
Lead Drug Stage:Phase I/IIa (CyPep-1/CY-101)
Modalities:Synthetic peptide, Immunotherapy, mAb combination
Active Trials:3
Trial Phases:Phase 1: 1 | Phase 2: 2
FDA Approvals:0
EMA Approvals:0
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Key Partnerships:Merck (MSD) - clinical collaboration evaluating CyPep-1 combination with Keytruda in HNSCC, melanoma, TNBC, Cancer Research UK - Phase 2 sponsor for ACC trial with Norwegian Cancer Society, Norwegian Cancer Society - partnership supporting ACC clinical trial, University of Bergen - founding research institution
COMPETITION
Position:Emerging
LEADERSHIP
Key Executives:
Lars Prestegarden - Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder
Cesar Pico - Head of Clinical Development
Vetle Veiteberg - Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Federico - Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Scientific Founders:Lars Prestegarden
Board Members:Stein Christian Mohn (Board Chair), Øyvind Kongstun Arnesen (Board Member (representing Canica)), Kjell Bernstrøm (Board Member (representing Innovest/University of Bergen)), Hilde Hukkelberg (Independent Board Member), Olav Hellebø (Board Advisor - Clinical Development), Martin Dewhurst (Board Member)
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