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Eterna Therapeutics

NASDAQ: ERNA

Cambridge, US · Founded 1994 · Delaware corporation · 8 employees on LinkedIn

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Karthik Ardhanareeswaranunlockedknows Dorothy Clarke · together at Johnson & Johnson (overlapped)
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Eterna Therapeutics develops synthetic allogeneic induced mesenchymal stem cell (iMSC) product candidates for cell therapy applications. The company is in preclinical and clinical development stages, focused on manufacturing and commercializing cell-based therapeutics that require FDA regulatory approval.

Founders & leadership

DC
Dorothy ClarkeinExecutiveDorothy Clarke is General Counsel at Eterna Therapeutics and brings extensive experience in regulatory and compliance law across life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices, with particular expertise in FDA matters and healthcare compliance.
SGSandra Gurrola
Sandra GurrolainExecutive
SLSanjeev Luther
Sanjeev LutherinExecutiveSanjeev Luther is an executive with extensive experience leading clinical-stage biopharmaceutical companies through development and commercialization, including advancing programs through late-stage clinical trials, raising capital, and executing licensing transactions. He has worked across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and CNS, and has managed organizations ranging from 10 to 200 employees with budgets up to $500 million.
KD
Kevin D'AmourinChief Scientific Officer
RSRoger Sidhu
Roger SidhuinChief Medical Officer
HJHoward J. Federoff
Howard J. FederoffinChief Executive Officer and PresidentHoward J. Federoff holds an MD and PhD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has held senior executive roles in higher education and biotech, with expertise in cell and gene therapy, cognitive biomarkers, and advanced biologics for neurodegenerative disease. He is CEO and President of Eterna Therapeutics, which develops synthetic allogeneic induced mesenchymal stem cell product candidates for cell therapy.
JSJay Sial
Jay SialinChief Administration Officer
ESErin S. Enright
Erin S. EnrightinMember Board of Directors2022–2022Managing Partner, Prettybrook Partners LLC at The 98
EM
Erich MohrNamed on SEC filing
CC
Charles CheringtonNamed on SEC filing
DL
Dennis LangerNamed on SEC filing
HB
Heather B. RedmanNamed on SEC filing

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$57.2M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2022–2025

▶$7.2MraisedApr 2025 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter CicalaDirector
  • Sandra GurrolaExecutive Officer
  • William WexlerDirector
  • James BristolDirector
  • Sanjeev LutherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Elena RatnerDirector
Offering amount
$7.2M
Amount sold
$7.2M
First sale
Mar 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedNov 2024 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dorothy ClarkeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sanjeev LutherExecutive Officer, Director
  • William WexlerDirector
  • Sandra GurrolaExecutive Officer
  • James BristolDirector
  • Peter CicalaDirector
Offering amount
$1.1M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.9MraisedNov 2024 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dorothy ClarkeExecutive Officer, Director
  • William WexlerDirector
  • Sandra GurrolaExecutive Officer
  • Sanjeev LutherExecutive Officer, Director
  • James BristolDirector
  • Peter CicalaDirector
Offering amount
$3.9M
Amount sold
$3.9M
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.8MraisedDec 2023 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James BristolDirector
  • William WexlerDirector
  • Matthew AngelExecutive Officer
  • Dorothy ClarkeDirector
  • Sandra GurrolaExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$9.2M
Amount sold
$7.8M
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.7MraisedJul 2023 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sandra GurrolaExecutive Officer
  • Brant BinderDirector
  • Richard W. WagnerDirector
  • Gregory FioreDirector
  • Matthew AngelExecutive Officer, Director
  • William WexlerDirector
Offering amount
$8.7M
Amount sold
$8.7M
First sale
Jul 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.7MraisedJul 2023 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matthew AngelExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gregory FioreDirector
  • Brant BinderDirector
  • Richard W. WagnerDirector
  • William WexlerDirector
  • Sandra GurrolaExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$8.7M
Amount sold
$8.7M
First sale
Jul 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.7MraisedDec 2022 · 20 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew JacksonExecutive Officer
  • William WexlerDirector
  • Matthew AngelDirector, Executive Officer
  • Gregory FioreDirector
  • Nicholas J. SingerDirector
  • Charles CheringtonDirector
  • Sandra GurrolaExecutive Officer
  • Roger SidhuExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$7.7M
Amount sold
$7.7M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$12MraisedMar 2022 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sandra GurrolaExecutive Officer
  • Erin S. EnrightDirector
  • Kevin D'AmourExecutive Officer
  • Roger SidhuExecutive Officer
  • Erich MohrDirector
  • Charles CheringtonDirector
  • Howard J. FederoffExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jay SialExecutive Officer
  • Dennis LangerDirector
  • Heather B. RedmanDirector
Offering amount
$12M
Amount sold
$12M
Sales commissions
$900K
Placement agents
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Maxim Group LLC
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$7.2Mvaluation at IPOFeb 2026 · $0.92/share · S-1/A
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Eterna Therapeutics do?
Eterna Therapeutics develops synthetic allogeneic induced mesenchymal stem cell (iMSC) product candidates for cell therapy applications. The company is in preclinical and clinical development stages, focused on manufacturing and commercializing cell-based therapeutics that require FDA regulatory approval.
How much funding has Eterna Therapeutics raised?
Eterna Therapeutics has disclosed $57.2M raised across 8 rounds.
Where is Eterna Therapeutics headquartered?
Eterna Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, US.