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Wugen

St. Louis, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 10 known investors

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Allotera (formerly Wugen) develops allogeneic T-cell therapies. The company focuses on cell and gene therapy approaches for treating disease.

Founders & leadership

AKAyman Kabakibi
Ayman KabakibiExecutiveHe has spent over two decades in pharmaceutical and biotech drug development, with experience spanning cell therapy modalities, multiple therapeutic areas, and regulatory interactions.
CTCherry Thomas
Cherry ThomasExecutive
KSKumar Srinivasan
Kumar SrinivasanExecutive
KV
Keith VendolaExecutive
DM
Daniel M KempExecutive
MC
Matthew CooperNamed on SEC filing
JK
Jan K DavidsonNamed on SEC filing

Board

NMNatalie Mount
Natalie MountBoard directorVenture Partner at Abingworth
DD
Drew DennisonBoard director
NONiall O'Donnell
Niall O'DonnellBoard directorManaging Director at RiverVest Venture Partners
BMBali Muralidhar
Bali MuralidharBoard directorGlobal Head of Life Sciences & CIO at Abingworth
BH
Bosun HauBoard director

Investors · 10

Also in the syndicate · 2

Lightchain CapitalTybourne Capital Management

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$294M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2020–2026

▶$123.3MraisedJul 2026 · 20 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Niall O'DonnellDirector
  • Bali MuralidharDirector
  • Peter KienerDirector
  • Drew DennisonDirector
  • Kevin LiDirector
  • Bosun HauDirector
  • Matthew CooperExecutive Officer
  • Ayman KabakibiExecutive Officer
  • Natalie MountDirector
  • Kumar SrinivasanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cherry ThomasExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$163M
Amount sold
$123.3M
First sale
Aug 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$98.5MraisedJul 2021 · 27 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel M KempExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bali MuralidharDirector
  • Ayman KabakibiExecutive Officer
  • John P McKearnDirector
  • Bosun HauDirector
  • Peter KienerDirector
  • Jan K DavidsonExecutive Officer
  • Matthew CooperExecutive Officer
  • Kevin LiDirector
  • Drew DennisonDirector
Offering amount
$172M
Amount sold
$98.5M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$37.2MraisedJul 2021 · 6 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ayman KabakibiExecutive Officer
  • Jan K DavidsonExecutive Officer
  • Kevin LiDirector
  • John P. McKearnDirector
  • Matthew CooperExecutive Officer
  • Bali MuralidharDirector
  • Peter KienerDirector
  • Drew DennisonDirector
  • Bosun HauDirector
  • Daniel M KempExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$37.2M
Amount sold
$37.2M
First sale
Apr 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Wugen do?
Allotera (formerly Wugen) develops allogeneic T-cell therapies. The company focuses on cell and gene therapy approaches for treating disease.
Who are Wugen's investors?
Wugen's investors include Aisling Capital, Alpha Wave Global, BioGenerator Ventures, RiverVest Venture Partners, Abingworth, Fidelity Investments, Intermediate Capital Group, LYZZ Capital.
How much funding has Wugen raised?
Wugen has disclosed $294M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Wugen headquartered?
Wugen is headquartered in St. Louis, US.