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Purple Biotech competitors & alternatives

PPBTBiotechnologyRehovot, Israel

The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Purple Biotech among biotechnology companies — ranked by similarity to what Purple Biotech actually does, not by market-cap band.

$197,460Market cap
10Employees
12Competitors listed

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About Purple Biotech

Purple Biotech Ltd., a clinical-stage biotechnology firm based in Rehovot, Israel, is dedicated to pioneering treatments that help cancer patients, particularly in the United States, overcome tumor immune evasion and drug resistance. Its pipeline features two primary oncology assets: CM24: A monoclonal antibody designed to block carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 1 (CEACAM1). This candidate is undergoing Phase 1b/2 clinical trials, where it is being evaluated as a combination therapy with anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors for non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. NT219: A small molecule compound that targets insulin receptor substrate 1 and 2 (IRS1/2) as well as signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) pathways. NT219 is currently in Phase 1/2 clinical studies for the treatment of recurrent or metastatic solid tumors and squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The company was formerly known as Kitov Pharma Ltd until its rebranding to Purple Biotech Ltd. in December 2020.

Purple Biotech at a glance

Purple Biotech is a biotechnology company headquartered in Rehovot, Israel. It is publicly listed (PPBT) with a market capitalisation of $197,460. Xcout tracks 8 named people at Purple Biotech, including Gil Efron (CEO & Director).

Purple Biotech leadership

  • Gil EfronCEO & Director
  • Shai LankryChief Financial Officer
  • Michael SchicklerHead of Clinical & Regulatory Affairs
  • Ido AgmonDirector
  • Robert E. GagnonDirector
  • Shai S LankryDirector

2 more named people on record for Purple Biotech, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Top 12 Purple Biotech competitors

Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Purple Biotech by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.

Can-Fite BioPharmaCANF · BiotechnologyRamat Gan, Israel
69% matchPublic

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Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd., an Israeli clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, specializes in the creation of small molecule therapeutic products. These treatments target a range of conditions including various cancers, inflammatory liver disorders, and erectile dysfunction. Its primary drug candidate, Piclidenoson, has successfully advanced through Phase III clinical trials for psoriasis and completed Phase II trials for COVID-19. Another promising asset, Namodenoson, is currently undergoing Phase III clinical evaluation for hepatocellular carcinoma (a form of liver cancer) and is in a Phase IIb study for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Furthermore, CF602 is in preclinical development, aimed at addressing erectile dysfunction. Beyond its drug pipeline, Can-Fite also commercializes a predictive biomarker blood test kit for A3AR. Strategic partnerships are also key to its operations; a licensing and collaboration agreement with CMS Medical covers the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of both Piclidenoson and Namodenoson. Additionally, the company collaborates with Univo Pharmaceuticals to identify and co-develop cannabis-derived formulations intended for various therapeutic applications, including cancer, inflammatory, autoimmune, and metabolic conditions. Originally incorporated in 1994 as Can-Fite Technologies Ltd., the company adopted its current name, Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd., in January 2001 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.

Market cap$1.7M
Employees5
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Cue Biopharma, Inc.CUE · BiotechBoston, United States
66% matchPublic

Biotech

Cue Biopharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical enterprise focused on creating biological therapies. Its central objective is the precise manipulation of the human immune system to address a spectrum of severe conditions, such as various cancers, chronic infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders. The company's leading investigational therapeutic is CUE-101, a specialized fusion protein biologic. This candidate is currently advancing through Phase 1b clinical trials, engineered to specifically identify and activate antigen-specific T cells involved in cancers originating from human papillomavirus. Beyond its flagship program, Cue Biopharma is also developing a range of other innovative platforms: CUE-102, another fusion protein biologic designed to stimulate specific T cells to combat cancer; CUE-103, an Immuno-STAT from the CUE-100 series, which is developed to target the KRAS G12V mutation relevant in diseases like colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancers; CUE-200, which concentrates on cell surface receptors such as CD80 and/or 4-1BBL to counteract T cell exhaustion often seen in chronic infections; and the CUE-300 and CUE-400 frameworks, conceptual platforms aimed at treating diverse autoimmune conditions. Cue Biopharma maintains key strategic alliances, including collaborations with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. for the research and development of its unique biologics targeting autoimmune indications, with LG Chem Life Sciences for advancing Immuno-STATs in the field of oncology, and with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The company, founded in 2014, was initially known as Imagen Biopharma, Inc. before adopting its current name, Cue Biopharma, Inc., in October 2016. It is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Market cap$89.9M
Employees41
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PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc.PMCB · BiotechLas Vegas, United States
65% matchPublic

Biotech

PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc. is a biotechnology firm dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced cellular therapies within the United States. Their primary therapeutic areas include various forms of cancer, diabetes, and malignant ascites. Central to their efforts is Cell-in-a-Box, their proprietary encapsulation technology which utilizes cellulose to enclose live cells. This innovative platform serves as the foundation for treatments aimed at diverse cancers, such as advanced and inoperable pancreatic cancer, as well as diabetes. The company's pipeline includes therapies for pancreatic and other solid cancerous tumors; a treatment for Type 1 and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes involving encapsulated, genetically modified insulin-producing cells; and cancer treatments derived from cannabis plant compounds. To further its research, PharmaCyte maintains collaborative agreements: one with the University of Technology, Sydney, for the creation of melligen cells to combat diabetes, and another with the University of Northern Colorado, focusing on methods for identifying, separating, and quantifying cannabis constituents. Originally established in 1996, the company operated under the name Nuvilex, Inc. before rebranding as PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc. in January 2015. Its corporate headquarters are located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Market cap$4.1M
Employees2
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KINTOR PHARMA-B09939 · BiotechSuzhou, China
65% matchPublic

Biotech

Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, a biotechnology firm in its clinical development phase, is dedicated to the discovery, advancement, and marketing of a diverse array of small molecule and biological therapies. The company primarily concentrates on androgen-receptor-related diseases that represent significant unmet medical needs, serving patients both in the People's Republic of China and globally. Its comprehensive pipeline of investigational products includes: Proxalutamide, a second-generation androgen receptor (AR) antagonist, being explored for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, AR-positive breast cancer, and COVID-19. Pyrilutamide, another AR antagonist, is under development for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and acne vulgaris. An ALK-1 antibody targeting metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and various other solid tumors. GT20029, a topical AR-PROTAC compound, designed to address AGA and acne vulgaris. The dual-target antibody PD-L1/TGF-ß, intended for non-small cell lung cancer, biliary tract cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, and HPV-associated tumors. Detorsertib, which is being investigated for metastatic solid tumors such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, and HCC. A Hedgehog/SMO Inhibitor, an agent that blocks the hedgehog signal transduction pathway, aimed at treating blood cancer and basal-cell carcinoma. Founded in 2009, Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited is headquartered in Suzhou, People's Republic of China.

Market cap$110.9M
Employees123
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