Locus Biosciences
PrivateLast Round
Grant
Jan 7, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$142.88M
Momentum
Top 50%
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Company Overview
Locus Biosciences operates in Healthcare & Life Sciences and is based in Morrisville, North Carolina. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in January 2024.
Locus Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops engineered bacteriophage-based products aimed at precisely eliminating pathogenic bacteria from the human body through the innovative use of CRISPR-Cas3 technology and safe delivery systems.
Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Verticals
Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Government Contracts
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Locus Biosciences Comparables
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| SNIPR Biome | 87% | |
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| BiomX Inc. | 85% |
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Locus Biosciences Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Jan 7, 2026 | ||||
| Grant | Jan 23, 2024 | ||||
| Series B | May 18, 2022 | ||||
| Debt | Oct 19, 2021 | ||||
| Grant | Nov 10, 2020 | ||||
Corporate Funding | Sep 30, 2020 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Locus Biosciences Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Hercules Capital | Debt |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases | Grant |
| CARB-X | Grant |
| ARTIS Ventures | Series B, Series A |
| Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise | Grant, Corporate Funding |
| Abstract Ventures | Series A |
| Viking Global Investors | Series B |
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Market signals
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- Jan 7, 2026
$24M grant awarded by BARDA and PHME.
- Oct 28, 2025
Developing therapies for ophthalmic bacterial infections with Viatris.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- is_developingAug 12, 2026
Locus Biosciences, Inc. develops engineered bacteriophages that selectively eliminate antibiotic-resistant E. coli, with Phase I/II trials already underway in Aug '26.
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Locus Biosciences Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Locus Biosciences's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Locus Biosciences a public or private company?
Locus Biosciences is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Locus Biosciences?
Locus Biosciences is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Locus Biosciences's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Locus Biosciences worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Locus Biosciences is not publicly available.
Can I buy Locus Biosciences stock?
Locus Biosciences shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Locus Biosciences's last funding round?
Locus Biosciences's most recent funding round was Grant on January 7, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Locus Biosciences?
Key investors in Locus Biosciences include National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, ARTIS Ventures, Viking Global Investors, North Carolina Biotechnology Center, Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC, Inc..
Will Locus Biosciences IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Locus Biosciences.
How can I track Locus Biosciences secondary market activity?
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