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Passage Bio, Inc.

PASGBiotechPhiladelphia, United States

Passage Bio, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to pioneering genetic therapies for conditions affecting the central nervous system. Their advanced pipeline includes PBGM01, designed to treat infantile GM1 gangliosidosis by utilizing a proprietary AAVhu68 capsid to deliver a functional GLB1 gene, which codes for the lysosomal acid beta-galactosidase enzyme, to both the brain and peripheral tissues. Another key program, PBFT02, employs an AAV1 capsid to introduce a functional granulin (GRN) gene, encoding progranulin (PGRN), to the brain as a treatment for FTD-GRN. Additionally, PBKR03 is under development for infantile Krabbe disease, leveraging a proprietary AAVhu68 capsid to deliver a functional GALC gene, responsible for producing the hydrolytic enzyme galactosylceramidase, to the brain and surrounding tissues. The company's portfolio also features PBML04 for metachromatic leukodystrophy, PBAL05 for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and PBCM06 for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Type 2A. Passage Bio maintains a significant research collaboration with the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania's Gene Therapy Program, alongside a development services and clinical supply agreement with Catalent Maryland, Inc. Established in 2017, the company's headquarters are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Passage Bio, Inc. at a glance

Passage Bio, Inc. is a biotech company headquartered in Philadelphia, United States. It is publicly listed (PASG) with a market capitalisation of $14.3M. Xcout tracks 12 named people at Passage Bio, Inc., including William Chou (President, Chief Executive Officer & Director).

Industry
Biotech
Headquarters
Philadelphia, United States
Market cap
$14.3M
Employees
60
Ticker
PASG

Passage Bio, Inc. leadership

  • William ChouPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Kathleen BorthwickSenior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer
  • Athena CountouriotisDirector
  • Derrell PorterDirector
  • Dolan SondhiDirector
  • Maxine GowenDirector

6 more named people on record for Passage Bio, Inc., with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Passage Bio, Inc. funding rounds on record

Every round on record:

DateRoundAmountInvestors
Series B$110M—
Series A$115.5M—

Some filings are not shown as funding rounds.

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Recent Passage Bio, Inc. news

13 corporate events on record, with sources — see the full timeline →

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Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.PRAX · BiotechBoston, United States
70% matchPublicAI 17/100 ▲Green 2/100 ▲

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical firm operating at the clinical stage, dedicated to creating innovative treatments for central nervous system (CNS) conditions that stem from an imbalance in neuronal activity. The company's primary investigational compounds currently undergoing evaluation include: PRAX-114, an extrasynaptic-preferring positive allosteric modulator of the GABAA receptor, which is currently in Phase IIa clinical trials for addressing both major depressive disorder and perimenopausal depression. Additionally, PRAX-944, a small molecule designed to selectively inhibit T-type calcium channels, is also progressing through Phase IIa clinical trials to manage essential tremor. Beyond these, Praxis is also advancing a pipeline of other promising drug candidates, such as: PRAX-562, a persistent sodium current blocker, undergoing Phase I clinical evaluation for treating severe pediatric epilepsy and adult cephalgia (headaches). PRAX-222, an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) aimed at individuals suffering from gain-of-function (GOF) SCN2A epilepsy. And a program targeting KCNT1 for the treatment of KCNT1 GOF epilepsy. To further its research and development efforts, Praxis maintains several strategic alliances. These include a cooperation and licensing arrangement with RogCon Inc.; a licensing deal with Purdue Neuroscience Company; a comprehensive research collaboration, option, and license agreement with Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and a collaborative project with The Florey Institute focused on the creation of three new antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs). Established in 2015, the company's headquarters are situated in Boston, Massachusetts.

Market cap$7.2B
Employees168
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Beam Therapeutics Inc.BEAM · BiotechnologyCambridge, United States
69% matchPublicAI 15/100 ▲Green 4/100 ▲

Beam Therapeutics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates as a pioneering biopharmaceutical firm. Its core mission involves engineering precise genetic remedies to tackle a spectrum of severe human ailments, primarily within the United States. The company's developmental portfolio features several key candidates: BEAM-101 is being advanced to treat both sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. BEAM-102 is specifically designed for addressing sickle cell disease. BEAM-201, an allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, is under investigation for individuals suffering from relapsed or refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. BEAM-301 is a liver-targeted candidate aimed at patients afflicted with Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia. Beyond these flagship programs, Beam Therapeutics is also engaged in devising treatments for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, various ocular conditions, and other disorders impacting the liver, muscular system, and central nervous system. To further its research and development objectives, Beam Therapeutics has forged numerous strategic alliances and partnerships. These include collaborations with Boston Children's Hospital; a research and clinical trial agreement with Magenta Therapeutics, Inc.; a licensing deal with Sana Biotechnology, Inc.; and a research partnership with the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel. Additionally, the company maintains research collaborations with both Pfizer Inc. and Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., alongside a comprehensive collaboration and license agreement with Verve Therapeutics, Inc.

Market cap$2.6B
Employees540
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More on Passage Bio, Inc. in Xcout Intel

  • 12 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
  • 2 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
  • 13 corporate events with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
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