Cellares

Cellares

Develops and manufactures cell therapies efficiently

About

Cellares develops and manufactures cell therapies in the biotechnology sector, operating as an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) that combines these processes in one facility. The company uses its "Smart Factory" technology, which includes an automated single-use cartridge system, to increase productivity, reduce costs, and lower process failure rates. Cellares serves a variety of clients, including those in preclinical, clinical, and commercial stages, and has partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies for CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing. The goal is to provide efficient and cost-effective manufacturing services for cell therapies.

Company Stage

Series C

Employees

201-500

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing, Biotechnology

Total Funding

$345.3M

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Founded

2019


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What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb secures $380M for CAR T cell therapy manufacturing.
  • Cellares' global expansion addresses growing demand for cell therapy manufacturing capacity.
  • Automated systems reduce manufacturing costs by up to 70%, increasing accessibility.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid Smart Factory expansion may lead to operational and quality control challenges.
  • Sony partnership could face technological integration issues, delaying Cell Shuttle deployment.
  • New executive appointments may cause internal management conflicts or strategic misalignments.

What makes Cellares unique

  • Cellares' Cell Shuttle offers 10x scalability over manual cell therapy manufacturing.
  • The Smart Factory technology integrates development and manufacturing, unlike traditional CDMOs.
  • Cell Q automates QC for up to 6,000 batches, enhancing throughput and cost efficiency.

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Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

86%

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