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Locus Biosciences

Headquartered in Morrisville, Locus Biosciences is venture-backed, with investment from Tencent Holdings, Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation and ARTIS Ventures.

Company Overview

Company Name
Locus Biosciences
Company Status
Private & Independent
Funding Rounds

Contact Information

Mailing Address
523 Davis Dr. 350
Morrisville, NC 27560
USA
Email Address

Company Background Information

Overview
Locus Biosciences is an emerging biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of a next generation CRISPR-Cas platform for precision antimicrobials. Our novel approach to precision antimicrobials works by taking advantage of an immune system present in many bacteria called the CRISPR-Cas system.
Profile
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Social Media
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Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Last Transaction
5/18/2022

Financing History

Date
Type
Amount
Debt, Venture Equity
$35,000,000
Venture Equity
$19,000,000
Debt
$5,000,000


Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Garofolo
  Paul Garofolo LinkedIn Profile  Paul Garofolo Twitter Account  Paul Garofolo News  Paul Garofolo on Facebook
Chief Scientific Officer
David Ousterout
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VP - Bus. Development
Paul Kim
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VP - Bus. Development
Joseph Nixon
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VP - Operations
Jamie Kime
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Company Investors

  • Tencent Holdings
  • Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation
  • ARTIS Ventures (Stuart Peterson)
  • Viking Global Investors
  • Abstract Ventures
  • North Carolina Biotechnology Center

 

 

 

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