Capricor Therapeutics

Capricor Therapeutics

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CAPR · Stock Price

USD 33.94+27.60 (+435.33%)
Market Cap: $1.7B

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Market Cap: $1.7BPatents: 8Founded: 2005Employees: 50-100HQ: Los Angeles, United States

Overview

Capricor Therapeutics is dedicated to developing novel cell and exosome-based therapies for serious rare diseases, with a primary focus on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The company's lead asset, Deramiocel, is an allogeneic cardiac-derived cell therapy that has demonstrated significant functional benefits in late-stage clinical trials and is under regulatory review. Capricor's strategy leverages its two synergistic technology platforms—allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs) and the StealthX™ exosome platform—to build a diversified pipeline targeting high-unmet-need conditions.

Rare DiseasesNeuromuscularCardiologyInfectious Disease

Technology Platform

Capricor's technology is built on two pillars: allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs) for immunomodulation and tissue repair, and the StealthX™ platform for engineering exosomes as targeted delivery vehicles for therapeutic payloads.

Funding History

3
Total raised:$33M
Grant$3M
PIPE$20M
Series A$10M

Opportunities

Near-term approval and commercialization of Deramiocel for DMD offers a significant revenue opportunity in a high-unmet-need rare disease.
Long-term, the StealthX™ exosome platform could enable a broad pipeline in targeted drug delivery and vaccinology, tapping into multi-billion dollar markets.

Risk Factors

The company faces imminent regulatory risk with the Deramiocel BLA review and subsequent commercialization risks as a first-time launch.
Clinical risks remain for both the lead asset's long-term effects and the earlier-stage exosome platform, alongside ongoing financial needs.

Competitive Landscape

In DMD, Deramiocel competes with mutation-specific genetic therapies but is differentiated by its allogeneic, pathology-targeting mechanism applicable to all patients. In exosome technology, it competes with several biotechs on platform capabilities in drug delivery and vaccinology.

Company Timeline

2005Founded

Founded in Los Angeles, United States

2005Series A

Series A: $10.0M

2020PIPE

PIPE: $20.0M