Kumquat Biosciences
Innovating life-changing medicines for cancer patients
San Diego, United States · $70.0M raised
- Headquarters
- San Diego, California
- Employees
- 11–50
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- kumquatbiosciences.com
- Total Funding
- $70.0M
- Last Round
- $50.0M Series AFeb 2021
- Rounds
- 2
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About
Kumquat Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotech company based in San Diego, California, founded by pioneers of the KRAS oncology field who previously co-founded Intellikine, Araxes/Wellspring Biosciences, and Kura Oncology. The company brings together drug discovery and clinical experts to translate breakthrough science into best-in-class therapeutics that provide sustainable benefits to cancer patients. Kumquat focuses on novel small-molecule inhibitors targeting the RAS pathway — including multiple KRAS mutant programs — and combines these targeted agents with immuno-oncology approaches to achieve durable anti-tumor responses. The company has entered major strategic collaborations with Bayer (Phase I KRAS G12D inhibitor) and Takeda (oral immuno-oncology candidate), reflecting strong validation of its pipeline by leading global pharma partners.
Summary
Kumquat Biosciences is a Biotech company based in San Diego, United States. It has raised $70.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $50.0M Series A round in Feb 2021. Investors include Sequoia Capital, Codon Capital and EcoR1 Capital.
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Funding History
Feb 2021
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