Avelas Biosciences
Avelas Biosciences is a biotech company in San Diego, United States, founded in 2008. It has raised $41.9M across 4 rounds, most recently a $20.0M Series C in March 2017.
- Headquarters
- San Diego, California
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2008
- Website
- avelasbio.com
- Total Funding
- $41.9M
- Last Round
- $20.0M Series CMar 2017
- Rounds
- 4
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About
Avelas Biosciences is a San Diego biotechnology company developing fluorescence-guided imaging technology to improve cancer surgery. Founded in 2008 by Avalon Ventures around science from Nobel laureate Roger Tsien, Avelas created a real-time tumor-visualization agent designed to help surgeons distinguish cancerous from healthy tissue during operations, aiming to reduce repeat surgeries and improve outcomes. The company has advanced its lead candidate through clinical development backed by Series B and Series C financings.
Summary
It lists 11–50 employees. It has raised $41.9M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $20.0M Series C round in Mar 2017. Investors include Avalon Ventures, Pharmstandard and Torrey Pines Investment.
Funding History
Mar 2017
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Funding: Series A through Series C. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
Investors
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