EverImmune
Private Company
Total funding raised: $10.7M
Overview
EverImmune is a clinical-stage biotech developing a novel class of cancer treatments based on the gut microbiome. The company's core technology involves identifying and formulating specific bacterial strains or consortia, branded as Oncobax®, which are designed to convert 'cold' tumors responsive to immunotherapy into 'hot' ones. Its lead candidate, Oncobax® AM, is a specific strain of Akkermansia muciniphila being prepared for a Phase 2 trial in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients resistant to immunotherapy. EverImmune operates as a private, pre-revenue company advancing a pipeline of live biotherapeutic products through strategic research and planned clinical trials.
Technology Platform
Platform for identifying and formulating specific bacterial strains or consortia (live biotherapeutic products - LBPs) designed to modulate the gut microbiome and overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy.
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Competitive Landscape
EverImmune operates in the competitive microbiome-oncology space, competing with companies like Seres Therapeutics, Vedanta Biosciences, and MaaT Pharma, which are developing bacterial consortia or FMT-based therapies. It differentiates by focusing on specific, single-strain candidates like Akkermansia muciniphila. Larger pharma companies are also active in the space through partnerships and internal research, making it a dynamic and fast-moving field.