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Rigerna

Generated 5/24/2026

Executive Summary

Conviction (model self-assessment)55/100

Rigerna Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage Chinese biotech founded in 2022, focused on developing innovative small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapeutics for genetic, rare, and chronic diseases. The company has built proprietary technology platforms—RIHOST®, RICMO®, and LICOD®—which enable rational nucleic acid design, chemical modification, and targeted in vivo delivery. Notably, its LICOD® platform is designed to overcome delivery barriers beyond the liver, potentially unlocking siRNA applications for extrahepatic tissues. Rigerna has raised $28 million to date and is advancing liver-targeting programs toward clinical entry, positioning itself in the rapidly growing siRNA field with a differentiated delivery approach.

Upcoming Catalysts (preview)

  • Q2 2027IND filing for lead liver-targeting siRNA candidate70% success
  • Q4 2026Series A/B financing round to support pipeline expansion75% success
  • H1 2028Proof-of-concept data for extrahepatic delivery platform (LICOD®)40% success
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