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Forge Biologics
Biotech & Life Sciences · Columbus, United States · Founded 2020
A gene therapy development engine, focused on enabling access to life changing gene therapies and helping bring them from idea into reality MoreLess
Forge Biologics is a biotechnology startup that specializes in the development and manufacturing of gene therapies. The company operates in the rapidly expanding gene therapy market, serving clients ranging from preclinical stage to commercial manufacturing. Their primary focus is on advancing gene therapy programs that aim to treat patients suffering from rare and devastating diseases.
The company's business model is centered around its proprietary "gene therapy development engine." This engine allows Forge Biologics to take innovative gene therapy concepts and bring them to reality, providing end-to-end manufacturing services. This means they handle everything from the initial development stages to the final production of the gene therapies.
Forge Biologics operates out of a custom-designed, 200,000+ square foot cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) facility, known as the Hearth. This facility allows them to manufacture AAV (Adeno-Associated Virus) gene therapies, a type of gene therapy that uses a virus to deliver genes into cells.
The company generates revenue by providing these manufacturing services to other companies and researchers in the gene therapy field. Additionally, they also develop their own innovative gene therapies, which could potentially provide additional revenue streams if these therapies are approved and commercialized.
In summary, Forge Biologics is a trailblazer in the gene therapy field, providing comprehensive manufacturing services and developing innovative therapies to treat genetic diseases.
Keywords: Gene Therapy, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, AAV Gene Therapies, Rare Diseases, Preclinical Stage, Commercial Manufacturing, cGMP Facility, Hearth, Genetic Diseases.
Company overview
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Columbus, United States
- Employees
- 438
- Open positions
- 15
- Dealroom signal
- 86.2
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Forge Biologics funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | May 2024 | $0 | — | Drive Capital | ↗ |
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Nov 2023 | $620M | $620M | Ajinomoto | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Sep 2022 | $90M | $600M | Drive Capital · Aisling Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Apr 2021 | $120M | $480M | Drive Capital · Citadel · Perceptive Advisors · Marshall Wace | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jul 2020 | $40M | $160M | Drive Capital · Perceptive Advisors | — |
| SPINOUTOther financing | Jan 2020 | University of Pittsburgh | ↗ |
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