Sotio

Sotio is an international biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. As part of the PPF Group, it aims to build a diverse biotechnology portfolio through its own research and development efforts, as well as collaborations, investments, and mergers. The company is advancing a proprietary platform of active cellular immunotherapy based on dendritic cells, which is its most developed project. Sotio also has a robust clinical pipeline that includes a differentiated superagonist targeting IL-15, a proprietary technology to enhance CAR T therapy efficacy, and a new generation of stable antibody-drug conjugates. Through these initiatives, Sotio seeks to translate scientific advancements into tangible benefits for patients.

Radek Spisek

CEO and Founder

2 past transactions

MaveriX Oncology

Series A in 2019
MaveriX Oncology is a biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted small-molecule cancer chemo-immunotherapies. The company focuses on innovative immunotherapy solutions that address the therapeutic gaps in cancer treatment. By leveraging unexploited insights into cancer and immune cell metabolism within the tumor microenvironment, which are common across various cancers, MaveriX enables the selective delivery of chemotherapy's tumor cell-killing effects while simultaneously generating a robust immune response. This approach aims to enhance treatment efficacy and broaden the potential for combating a wide range of cancers.

CytunePharma

Acquisition in 2018
CytunePharma is a private company based in France that focuses on the research and development of novel immunotherapeutic agents, primarily targeting cancer. Founded in 2007, the company leverages a proprietary scientific breakthrough in immunology involving the trans-presentation mechanism of interleukin-15, a critical immune factor. Its lead compound, CYP 0150, is a human interleukin-15 uniquely linked to its effector, enhancing the effectiveness of immune responses. CytunePharma is also working on conjugated monoclonal antibodies that are linked to CYP 0150, expanding its portfolio of therapeutic options. The company is managed by Dr. David Bechard, a seasoned biotech entrepreneur, and Dr. Yannick Jacques, who serves as the Director of Public Research at the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research.
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