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KaliVir Immunotherapeutics

Biotech & Life Sciences · O'Hara Township, United States · Founded 2019

Develops oncolytic viral immunotherapy programs for the treatment of cancer MoreLess

Kalivir is a biotechnology startup that operates in the field of oncology, specifically focusing on the development of gene therapy and oncolytic viruses for cancer treatment. The company's team, led by Chief Medical Officer Dr. James Burke, has extensive experience in clinical development, having led first-in-human through Phase 3 studies. Dr. Burke has a strong track record in the field, having previously served as Chief Medical Officer of Sillajen, where he led the global development of a vaccinia virus platform for multiple cancers.

Kalivir's business model revolves around the research, development, and eventual commercialization of innovative cancer therapies. The company's primary clients are patients suffering from various types of cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and colorectal cancer (CRC). The company generates revenue through the development and sale of these therapies, as well as through partnerships with other entities in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

The company's Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations, Ms. Pelusio, brings over 20 years of experience in drug development to the team. She has previously overseen the advancement of candidate oncolytic viruses, cancer vaccines, and adoptive cell therapies into clinical trials.

In summary, Kalivir is a promising biotech startup with a focus on oncology. The company's experienced team, innovative approach to cancer treatment, and strong potential for partnerships within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries position it well for future growth.

Keywords: Biotechnology, Oncology, Gene Therapy, Oncolytic Viruses, Cancer Treatment, Clinical Development, Phase 3 Studies, Vaccinia Virus Platform, Drug Development, Biotech Partnerships.

Company overview

KaliVir Immunotherapeutics company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2019
Headquarters
O'Hara Township, United States
Employees
29
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
72.4
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Valuation & funding

KaliVir Immunotherapeutics funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AEquity / VC Aug 2026 $14M $56M QUAD Investment Management · Nextrans Korea · Company K Partners · SV Investment
SERIES AEquity / VC Mar 2022 $15M $60M K Partners · QUAD Investment Management · Premier Partners · ARCH Venture Partners
SPINOUTOther financing 2019 $0 University of Pittsburgh
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 29
2025 29
2024 43
2023 41
2022 32
2021 18
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Growth signals

KaliVir Immunotherapeutics website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for KaliVir Immunotherapeutics is 780 monthly website visits, down 35% over the last three months. KaliVir Immunotherapeutics's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits780 3-month web change-35% 1-year team growth0%
Monthly website visits37 observations · Nov 2022–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

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Investors

11 investors on KaliVir Immunotherapeutics's cap table

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Series A 9 investors entered at this stage
Premier Partners
K Partners
QUAD Investment Management
ARCH Venture Partners
Company K Partners
Nextrans Korea
SV Investment
Nextrans
Plexus Partners
Other known 2 additional known investors
University of Pittsburgh
Western Oncolytics

Global footprint

Where KaliVir Immunotherapeutics has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States95.7%
🇨🇦 Canada4.3%
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