Celluris

Celluris

Basel, Switzerland· Est.
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Private Company

Total funding raised: $25.2M

Overview

Celluris is a Swiss-Brazilian biotech startup at the forefront of bringing CAR-T cell therapy to Latin America. As a pioneer in the region, it is developing personalized immunotherapies for a range of cancers by genetically modifying a patient's own T-cells to target tumors. The company has established key research partnerships and is advancing its pipeline, positioning itself to address a significant unmet medical need with potentially transformative treatments. Its strategic location bridges European biotech innovation with the clinical and market opportunities in Brazil.

OncologyAutoimmune DiseasesAllergies

Technology Platform

Autologous CAR-T cell therapy platform for personalized cancer immunotherapy, with development focused on adaptation for the Latin American market.

Funding History

2
Total raised:$25.2M
Series A$22M
Seed$3.2M

Opportunities

Celluris is positioned to capture the significant unmet need for advanced cancer therapies in Latin America by being the first local developer of CAR-T, potentially offering more accessible pricing.
Expanding the CAR-T platform into autoimmune diseases represents a major future growth frontier beyond oncology.

Risk Factors

The company faces high technical risk in developing effective CAR-T therapies, especially for solid tumors, and substantial operational risk in establishing complex GMP manufacturing in a new region.
Regulatory hurdles and future competition from global pharma entrants pose additional challenges.

Competitive Landscape

Celluris is a first-mover in Latin America with no direct local competitors in CAR-T development. Its primary competition comes from global pharmaceutical companies (e.g., Novartis, Gilead) whose approved CAR-T products are extremely high-cost and imported, and from future potential entrants. Its competitive edge is localized development, cost-structure potential, and regional expertise.