Heartseed Inc. raised ¥2 billion (US$14.3 million) in a series D round to continue the phase I/II Lapis trial of its allogeneic induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cardiomyocytes for heart failure. The lead asset, HS-001, is an investigational cell therapy consisting of clusters of purified heart muscle cells (cardiomyocyte spheroids) derived from iPSCs that are designed to restore heart muscle and function in patients with advanced heart failure.
Tissium SA reported the close of a series D funding round, raising $54 million from investors both new – such as Mérieux Développement SAS – and long-term, including Cathay Capital Co. Ltd., Crédit Mutuel Innovation SAS and original investors, Sofinnova Partners SAS.
Heartseed Inc. raised ¥2 billion (US$14.3 million) in a series D round to continue the phase I/II Lapis trial of its allogeneic induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cardiomyocytes for heart failure. The lead asset, HS-001, is an investigational cell therapy consisting of clusters of purified heart muscle cells (cardiomyocyte spheroids) derived from iPSCs that are designed to restore heart muscle and function in patients with advanced heart failure.
Reddress Ltd. secured $26 million in a series D financing aimed at further advancing its autologous, point-of-care wound management solution. The funds will be used to grow uptake of its Actigraft product suite, pursue global partnerships and expand its blood-based technology to treat more conditions.
Varmx BV has raised €30 million (US$32 million) in an extension to its series B to fund preparations for the pivotal trial of VMX-C001, a modified recombinant factor X that acts as a universal antidote to reverse the effects of direct oral anticoagulants. The drug is intended for use in patients suffering severe spontaneous bleeding or needing emergency surgery.