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Catena Biosciences

YC S21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 7 employees · 7 known investors

Catena develops a conjugation platform for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and multi-payload conjugates used in oncology for solid tumors. The company's technology enables therapeutic structures that deliver dual payloads to cancer targets.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesTherapeuticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Catena Biosciences was founded in 2020 by Marco Lobba and Matthew Francis.

MLMarco Lobba
Marco LobbainFounderHe holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, where his doctoral research spanned the labs of Matt Francis and Jennifer Doudna.
MFMatthew Francis
Matthew FrancisinFounder

Investors · 7

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What does Catena Biosciences do?
Catena develops a conjugation platform for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and multi-payload conjugates used in oncology for solid tumors. The company's technology enables therapeutic structures that deliver dual payloads to cancer targets.
Who founded Catena Biosciences?
Catena Biosciences was founded by Marco Lobba, Matthew Francis in 2020.
Who are Catena Biosciences's investors?
Catena Biosciences's investors include Civilization Ventures Management, Llc, Iaso Ventures, Y Combinator, Axial VC, LongeVC, MBX Capital, Social Impact Capital.
Where is Catena Biosciences headquartered?
Catena Biosciences is headquartered in San Francisco, US.