IO Biotech
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Overview
IO Biotech's mission is to develop immune-modulatory cancer vaccines that transform 'cold' tumors into 'hot,' immune-responsive environments. The company's lead candidate, IO102-IO103, has completed a pivotal Phase 3 trial in first-line advanced melanoma in combination with pembrolizumab. Its strategy leverages a differentiated T-win® platform to create combination-friendly, off-the-shelf therapies that could potentially enhance the efficacy of established immunotherapies.
Technology Platform
The T-win® platform designs off-the-shelf peptide vaccines that stimulate T cells to kill tumor cells and immune-suppressive cells expressing targets like IDO1 and PD-L1, thereby reprogramming the tumor microenvironment to enhance anti-tumor immunity.
Pipeline
3| Drug | Indication | Stage | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| IO102/IO103 + Nivolumab-Relatlimab | Melanoma | Phase 2 | |
| PD-L1 peptide | Smoldering Multiple Myeloma | Phase 2 | |
| PD-L1/IDO Peptide Vaccine + Pembrolizumab | High Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma | Phase 1 |
Funding History
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Competitive Landscape
IO Biotech competes with other CPI combination therapies (e.g., anti-CTLA-4, LAG-3 inhibitors) and therapeutic cancer vaccine approaches. Its key differentiation is the T-win® mechanism of targeting immune-suppressive cells to modulate the TME, rather than directly targeting tumor antigens, positioning it as a potential universal combination partner for checkpoint inhibitors.
Company Timeline
Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark
Series A: $20.0M
Series B: $67.0M
IPO — $100.0M