Atsena
formerly ATSENA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Atsena is a biotech company in Durham, United States, founded in 2020. It has raised $229.5M across 3 rounds, most recently a $150.0M Series C in April 2025.
Focused on bringing the life-changing power of genetic medicine to reverse or prevent blindness
- Headquarters
- Durham, North Carolina
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2020
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- atsenatx.com
- Total Funding
- $229.5M
- Last Round
- $150.0M Series CApr 2025
- Rounds
- 3
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About
Atsena Therapeutics is a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing best-in-class treatments for the reversal or prevention of blindness caused by inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). Its pipeline is powered by novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) technology, including proprietary spreading capsids, tailored to overcome the anatomical hurdles of ocular gene delivery. Lead programs include ATSN-201 in a Phase I/II trial for X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) and ATSN-101 in a Phase I/II trial for Leber congenital amaurosis type 1 (LCA1). The company was founded by pioneers in ocular gene therapy and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
Summary
It lists 11–50 employees. It has raised $229.5M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $150.0M Series C round in Apr 2025. Investors include Hatteras Venture Partners, Bain Capital Life Sciences and Wellington Management.
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Funding History
Apr 2025
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Funding: Series A through Series C. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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