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Kopra Bio

Private

Kopra Bio is a UCSF spinout and Y Combinator-backed biotech developing viral immunotherapies for cancer. Its proprietary InViTE (In Vivo Tumor Editing) platform uses genetically engineered viruses designed to selectively infect and destroy tumor cells, starting with glioblastoma.

Company Info

Sector: Cell & Gene Therapy / Oncology
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA
Founded: 2024
Funding Round: Seed / Series undisclosed
Total Funding: $9.1M (announced June 2026)

Funding & Investor Relations

Notable Investors

  • Y Combinator
  • UCSF Office of Innovation
  • Undisclosed angels

Upcoming Milestones & Key Dates

2026 H2
Clinical trial start

Phase 1 trial initiation in China (glioblastoma)

2027
Clinical milestone

First patient dosed in Phase 1 China trial

Clinical Development Pipeline

KOP-101 (InViTE platform lead)

Target: Genetically engineered oncolytic virus
Glioblastoma (newly diagnosed)
Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Approved

KOP-2xx (undisclosed)

Target: Oncolytic virus platform
Solid tumors
Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Approved

KOP-3xx (undisclosed)

Target: Oncolytic virus platform
Solid tumors
Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Approved

Recent News

Leadership Team

To be confirmed

Co-Founder & CEO

UCSF inventors

Scientific founders (InViTE platform)

Careers & Job Openings

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Multiple Departments
San Francisco, CA
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