Integra Therapeutics (Integra Tx), a biotechnology company that is creating next-generation gene writing tools to boost the efficiency and safety of advanced therapies, has completed its first round of funding for €4.5 million with Advent France Biotechnology (France), Invivo Capital (Spain), both CataloniaBio &  HealthTech members, and Takeda Ventures (USA).

The funds  raised in this round will allow Integra Tx to complete the prototype of the new  gene writing technology platform, carry out preclinical validation using in vivo and ex vivo models, and manage its patent portfolio in 2022 and 2023. After that, the company plans to open a Series A round to seek regulatory approval and carry out clinical trials with patients.

Matthieu  Coutet, Managing Partner at Advent France Biotechnology, adds: “We decided to invest in Integra Tx because we believe in its seasoned scientific and management team. Its founders have shown a strong passion and ambition to move Integra Tx's technology forward, combined with a proven expertise in gene editing and advanced therapies.”

Dr Luis  Pareras, Managing Partner at Invivo Capital, says: “We're thrilled with the possibilities Integra Tx's plataform can develop to solve the problem of cargo size in gene therapy. We're also very pleased with the international syndicate supporting this seed round, in yet another example of technology transfer opportunity and the competitiveness of the biotech ecosystem in Spain.”