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Inventprise

Next-generation pneumococcal conjugate vaccine development for LMICs

Inventprise is developing efficacious, affordable vaccines for global populations most in need. The foundation’s support is helping Inventprise advance the novel pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (IVT-25), which will be made available, accessible, and affordable to low- and middle-income countries. Inventprise will also make its platform available for future vaccine development.
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Life Sciences
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Direct equity
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Active
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Seed
Partnered in
2021
Headquarters
USA
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Seattle-area startup Inventprise gets backing from Gates Foundation for pneumonia shot

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