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Altera Biosciences

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Altera Biosciences is Africa’s first dedicated cell and gene therapy startup. It’s developing a universal donor cell platform using gene-silencing technology to eliminate immune rejection in transplants. Altera aims to make off-the-shelf therapies accessible across genetically diverse populations.


Location: South Africa
Website: https://altera-bio.com/
Sector: Deeptech
Funding Stage: Pre-Seed
Total Funding ($m): $1.6M
# of Founders: 2
Founding Year: 2024
Funding Year: 2025
Status: Active
YearAmountStageInvestors
2025$1.6mPre-SeedOneBio Venture Studio and E Squared Investments.
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Alexandra Miszewski
Co-Founder & CEO
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Pre-Seed $1.6m

OneBio Venture Studio and E Squared Investments.




News
https://launchbaseafrica.com/2025/07/30/altera-biosciences-bags-1-6m-to-build-off-the-shelf-cells-in-africas-first-gene-therapy-play/