Capricor Therapeutics

Capricor Therapeutics

Biotech developing cell- and exosome therapeutics

Overview

Capricor Therapeutics develops cell- and exosome-based therapies to treat serious diseases. Its products use cells or tiny vesicles released by cells to repair heart tissue, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and COVID-19–related complications, and are advanced through research and clinical trials before potential commercialization. It differentiates itself by focusing on cell- and exosome-based approaches rather than small molecules, pursuing a portfolio aimed at high-need conditions. The company’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by validating these therapies and bringing them to hospitals and healthcare providers, supported by partnerships and grants.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Capricor Therapeutics

Simplify's Rating
Why Capricor Therapeutics is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Beverly Hills, California

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • HOPE-3 met primary PUL 2.0 and key cardiac endpoints, strengthening approval odds.[3][5]
  • Capricor targets an August 22, 2026 PDUFA decision for deramiocel.[3][5]
  • The company is expanding manufacturing capacity and commercial infrastructure before launch.[3]

What critics are saying

  • FDA review remains binary after the earlier CRL and resubmission process.[5]
  • The NS Pharma dispute threatens U.S. commercialization even if approval arrives.[3]
  • Capricor remains highly dependent on deramiocel, with preclinical exosome programs unproven.[1][3]

What makes Capricor Therapeutics unique

  • Deramiocel is an allogeneic cardiac-derived cell therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.[3]
  • Capricor combines cell therapy and proprietary exosome platforms in rare diseases.[1][3]
  • Its U.S. commercialization agreement with Nippon Shinyaku adds an external launch channel.[3]

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Funding

Total Funding

$361.6M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

15 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Staff Training (not in predefined)

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

3%
Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.
Mar 25th, 2026
Capricor Therapeutics Announces Closing of Underwritten Public Offering and Full Exercise of the Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR), a biotechnology company developing transformative cell…...

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.
Mar 25th, 2026
Capricor Therapeutics Announces $23 Million Registered Direct Offering

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR), a biotechnology company focused on the development…...

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.
Mar 25th, 2026
Capricor Therapeutics Announces Closing of $5.1 Million Offering Priced At-the-Market

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on…...

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.
Mar 25th, 2026
Capricor Therapeutics Provides Corporate Update and Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

HOPE-Duchenne and ALLSTAR Clinical Trials on Track to Complete Enrollment in the Third Quarter Company to Host Conference Call and Webcast at 4:30…...

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.
Mar 25th, 2026
Capricor Therapeutics Announces $7 Million Private Placement of Common Stock

Institutional Investors Include: Broadfin Capital, LLC and Sabby Capital, LLC LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricor Therapeutics,…...

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