Altera Biosciences

Altera Biosciences is Africa’s first dedicated cell and gene therapy startup. It’s developing a universal donor cell platform using gene-silencing technology to eliminate immune rejection in transplants. Altera aims to make off-the-shelf therapies accessible across genetically diverse populations.
Location: South Africa
Website: https://altera-bio.com/
Sector: Deeptech
Funding Stage: Pre-Seed,
Total Funding ($m): 1.6
# of Founders: 2
Founding Year: 2024
Funding Year: 2025
Status: Active
Year | Amount | Stage | Investors |
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2025 | $1.6m | Pre-Seed | OneBio Venture Studio and E Squared Investments. |