Aura Biosciences raises $30m for nanoparticle cancer treatment

Aura Biosciences has closed a $30 million Series C round with funding from new investors like Arix Bioscience and Lundbeckfonden Ventures, as well as existing investors, including the estate of former-Genzyme CEO Henri Termeer, who died earlier this year.

The privately-held biotech is developing a light-activated nanoparticle therapy for patients with ocular melanoma. Aura said it plans to use its newly-acquired funds to expand infrastructure for its Phase Ib/II clinical trial.

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