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Advertent Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing first-in-class biologics that modulate TGF-β family growth factors to protect muscle quality and promote regeneration in neuromuscular disorders, with a particular focus on muscular dystrophies. Founded in 2019 as a spin-out from Michigan State University, it targets high-unmet-need conditions where muscle degeneration and wasting cause disability.

Founders & leadership

MFMonique Floer
Monique FloerCo-Founder, President & CEO
EMErik M. Martinez-Hackert
Erik M. Martinez-HackertCo-Founder & CSO

Investors · 2

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2022$250K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Advertentbio do?
Advertent Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing first-in-class biologics that modulate TGF-β family growth factors to protect muscle quality and promote regeneration in neuromuscular disorders, with a particular focus on muscular dystrophies. Founded in 2019 as a spin-out from Michigan State University, it targets high-unmet-need conditions where muscle degeneration and wasting cause disability.
Who founded Advertentbio?
Advertentbio was founded by Monique Floer, Erik M. Martinez-Hackert.
Who are Advertentbio's investors?
Advertentbio's investors include Michigan Rise, WMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center.