Avelas Biosciences
San Diego, United States · Founded 2008 · $34.3M raised
- Headquarters
- San Diego, California
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2008
- Website
- avelasbio.com
- Total Funding
- $34.3M
- Last Round
- $20.0M Series CMar 2017
- Rounds
- 3
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
Avelas Biosciences is a Medtech company based in San Diego, United States, founded in 2008. It has raised $34.3M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $20.0M Series C round in Mar 2017. Investors include Avalon Ventures, Pharmstandard and Torrey Pines Investment.
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Mar 2017
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