Prana Biosciences
↗Worcester, USA
Prana Biosciences is an early-stage hybrid biotechnology and biomanufacturing company focused on developing 'biobetters'—improved versions of existing, successful therapeutics. The company leverages a proprietary platform that combines advanced antibody design with AI-supported enhancements to improve the binding, function, and delivery of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and small molecules.
The company primarily utilizes the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway to accelerate the development of value-enhanced pharmaceutical products. Their current focus areas include oncology, immunology, and pain management, with a mission to make high-cost biologic treatments more accessible and effective for a broader patient population.
CLASSIFICATION
SIZE & FINANCIALS
Employees:1-50
Revenue:Pre-revenue
Founded:2015
Ownership:private
Status:operating
FUNDING
Stage:Seed/Early Stage VC
Total Raised:$7.95M
Investors:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI), Private Angel Investors
PIPELINE
Stage:Preclinical
Lead Drug Stage:Preclinical / IND-enabling
Modalities:Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), Small molecule, Biobetters, Oral formulations
Active Trials:0
Trial Phases:-
FDA Approvals:0
EMA Approvals:0
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Key Partnerships:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (Incubator partner)
COMPETITION
Position:Emerging
Competitors:Alkermes, Indivior, Halozyme Therapeutics, Xencor, Amgen (Biosimilars division)
LEADERSHIP
Key Executives:
Prabu Nambiar - Founder & CEO
Bharat Tewarie - CEO (Recent Appointment/Co-Lead)
Scientific Founders:Prabu Nambiar, Binesh Prabhakar, Geevarghese Easo
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