Pega-One

Pega-One

Paris, France· Est.
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Private Company

Total funding raised: $2.8M

Overview

Pega-One is a private, pre-revenue biotech focused on advancing next-generation antibody therapeutics for oncology. Its lead asset, Imgatuzumab, is a glycoengineered anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody designed to enhance Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity (ADCC) and Phagocytosis (ADCP), potentially improving efficacy over first-generation EGFR inhibitors. The company's strategy involves licensing and developing differentiated biologic candidates to address unmet needs in cancer care. As a relatively young company, its near-term value creation hinges on the clinical progress of its single, in-licensed asset.

Oncology

Technology Platform

Development of monoclonal antibodies utilizing Glycart glycoengineering technology to enhance Fc-mediated effector functions (ADCC and ADCP).

Funding History

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Total raised:$2.8M
Seed$2.8M

Opportunities

The significant unmet need for more effective therapies in EGFR-positive cancers, particularly for patients resistant to current standards, presents a clear market opportunity.
Leveraging the validated Glycart platform could accelerate development and de-risk the technical approach, making the asset attractive for partnership.

Risk Factors

The company faces high clinical risk regarding whether enhanced ADCC/ADCP translates to superior efficacy in late-stage trials.
Financial risk is critical, as a pre-revenue, single-asset company is entirely dependent on securing partnership funding to advance its program.

Competitive Landscape

The anti-EGFR space is crowded with established antibodies and TKIs, and new modalities like ADCs are entering the field. Imgatuzumab must demonstrate clear clinical superiority to gain market share. It also competes with other immune-enhancing antibody platforms (e.g., Fc engineering, bispecifics) across oncology.