Exegenesis Bio is an innovative biotech company that provides accessible gene therapy for patients around the world. Exegenesis Bio was founded in Hangzhou, China in 2019. The company's AAV gene therapy EXG001-307 for SMA Type I, delivered via i.v., is the first one to have entered clinical trials in China. Based on innovative vectors such as AAV and lenti virus, the company has built a strong pipline of multiple programs, with fully integrated manufaturing capabiltiies, targeting diseases in liver, ophthamology and CNS. The founding team has extensive leadership experience at leading US and Global gene and cell therapy companies across all functional areas.
K2 Venture Partners led the angel round of financing in early 2019 and was deeply involved in the company's establishment, and continued to support it through subsequent rounds.