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By Allison DeAngelis
May 4, 2026
Biotech Startups and Venture Capital Reporter
Allison DeAngelis
Latus Bio raised $42 million as it prepares to seek FDA approval to start a clinical trial for its gene therapy for Huntington's disease.
ZEPHYR / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
By Allison DeAngelis
May 4, 2026
Biotech Startups and Venture Capital Reporter
Allison DeAngelis

New York City-based startup Waypoint Bio has raised $20 million in series A financing to test multiple cell therapies in China.

A second shot at gene therapy for Huntington's, China's tightening grip on pharma supply chains, and more Readout biotech updates

Lys Therapeutics Raises More Than €25 Million to Advance LYS241 Toward Clinical Development in Neurology

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A startup developing treatments for eye diseases has raised $330 million from investors as it readies for late-stage testing.

Waypoint Bio Raises $20M Series A Led by Amplify Partners to Advance AI-Designed Cell Therapies Toward the Clinic