Outpace Bio

Outpace Bio

AI-designed proteins guide engineered cell therapies

Overview

Outpace Bio develops AI-powered protein design to create proteins that program engineered cells for improved cancer therapy. It focuses on solid tumors by designing proteins that guide immune responses, boost potency and persistence, and enhance safety and specificity, enabling cell therapies to better recognize and eliminate cancer in the body. The platform can power any cell type and manufacturing approach, making it a versatile option in biotech. The company aims to cure solid tumors by overcoming tumor immune suppression, increasing cell therapy durability, and improving efficacy and safety across diverse cancer indications.

About Outpace Bio

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Why Outpace Bio is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

AI & Machine Learning

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$199M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • $144 million Series B funded multiple programmed T-cell candidates.
  • First-in-human OPB-101 dosing was targeted for 2025.
  • Clinical trial enrollment began for OPB-101 in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • OPB-101 lacks reported human safety or efficacy outcomes.
  • Mesothelin targeting creates on-target, off-tumor toxicity risk.
  • Solid-tumor CAR-T remains clinically difficult across persistence and antigen escape.

What makes Outpace Bio unique

  • AI-powered protein design programs engineered cells for solid tumors.
  • OPB-101 combines OUTSMART, OUTLAST, OUTSPACER, and OUTSAFE technologies.
  • Lead program targets mesothelin in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

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Funding

Total Funding

$199M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

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Outpace Bio

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Legal Services

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Performance Bonus

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%

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