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KayoThera
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
KayoThera

KayoThera

Series B

KayoThera, a biotech firm, pioneers first-in-class therapeutics for advanced and metastatic cancers.

HQ
Princeton, NJ, US
Founded
2019
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KayoThera, founded with a mission to revolutionize cancer treatment, is a biotechnology company focused on developing first-in-class therapeutics for advanced and metastatic cancers. The company's vision is to transform the retinoid pathway, previously deemed "undruggable," into a viable target for cancer therapy. KayoThera specializes in creating novel, safe oral antagonists that inhibit retinoid signaling, offering new hope for patients with late-stage cancers.

Notable figures affiliated with KayoThera include leading scientists and industry veterans who bring extensive experience in oncology and drug development. The company has attracted significant interest and investment from prominent biotech investors, underscoring its potential impact. KayoThera's key achievements include advancing the understanding of the retinoid pathway and developing groundbreaking oral inhibitors that could significantly improve cancer treatment outcomes.

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KayoThera - Quick Facts

Who are KayoThera's competitors?

Companies similar to KayoThera include Kestrel Therapeutics, Palm Therapeutics, Camino Pharma and Odyssey Thera.

When was KayoThera founded?

KayoThera was founded in 2019.

Where is KayoThera's headquarters located?

KayoThera's headquarters is located in Princeton, NJ, US.

How much has KayoThera raised to-date?

As of Jul 19, 2023, KayoThera has raised a total of $13.9M (USD).

How many employees does KayoThera have?

KayoThera has 9 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

KayoThera - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Biotech
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Cancer Therapeutics
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541714Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541700Scientific Research and Development Services
  • 541710Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
SIC
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 8730Research, Development, And Testing Services
  • 8731Commercial Physical and Biological Research
Show 13 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325400Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
  • 623000Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
  • 325410Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 325412Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
  • 8000Health Services
  • 2830Drugs
  • 8040Offices And Clinics Of Other Health Practitioners
  • 2834Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • 8049Offices And Clinics Of Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified