Silene Biotech

Silene Biotech is a University of Washington spinout and Techstars alum focused on stem cell cryopreservation and banking; it was...

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Sectors
Biotech, Life Sciences, Stem Cell, Cryopreservation, Biobanking
Stage
Acquired

Curi Bio raises $10M to advance iPSC-based 3D tissue drug-discovery platforms including Mantarray

Seattle-based Curi Bio raised $10 million in Series A financing to advance its human iPSC-based drug discovery platforms, including 3D engineered tissue products like Mantarray and Cytostretcher. The company provides customized assay and screening services for cardiac, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular models and has prior funding including $6M this spring and over $6M in NIH grants.

Ralph de la Vega, ex‑AT&T vice chairman, joins Outreach board as startup hits $1.33B valuation; Flyhomes names two VPs

Former AT&T vice chairman Ralph de la Vega joined Seattle sales engagement startup Outreach's board after meeting CEO Manny Medina; Outreach is a $1.33B-valued unicorn that raised $50M in June and employs about 700. Seattle real-estate startup Flyhomes also appointed two VPs: Adam Hopson (growth and strategy) and Rehan Mohammad (finance and business operations).