Umoja Biopharma

Develops in vivo CAR T-cell therapies

Seattle, Washington, United States

About Umoja Biopharma

Umoja Biopharma focuses on immunotherapy by reprogramming T cells in the body to target and destroy cancer cells. Unlike traditional methods that modify cells outside the body, Umoja's approach modifies the immune system in vivo, aiming for long-lasting remissions. The company primarily targets patients with solid tumors and blood cancers that have not responded to other treatments. Its business model is based on developing and selling a proprietary CAR T-cell gene therapy platform that is scalable and can treat various cancer stages. By producing off-the-shelf therapies in-house, Umoja can distribute treatments more efficiently than those requiring customization for each patient. The goal is to enhance cancer treatment through effective use of the immune system.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$255.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Commuter Benefits
Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Competition from Interius BioTherapeutics in Europe challenges Umoja's market position.
AbbVie and Tentarix's collaboration may pressure Umoja's CAR-T cell candidates.
Seattle's biotech growth may lead to talent acquisition challenges for Umoja.

Differentiation

Umoja Biopharma reprograms T cells in vivo, unlike traditional ex vivo methods.
Their CAR T-cell platform is scalable, treating cancers at all stages.
Umoja's off-the-shelf therapies offer efficient production and distribution.

Upsides

$100M Series C funding boosts Umoja's CAR T cell therapy pipeline.
Collaboration with Nona Biosciences accelerates novel CAR-T cell therapy development.
Seattle's biotech hub provides access to talent and resources for R&D.