Akin Akinc, Founder of Aera Therapeutics

About Akin Akinc

Akin Akinc is the Chief Executive Officer of Aera Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on RNA delivery technologies. He is described as an ex-Alnylam executive with extensive experience in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) and GalNAc delivery systems for RNA therapeutics.

Akin Akinc at a glance

• Company: Aera Therapeutics
• Total raised: $193M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: ARCH Venture Partners, GV, Lux Capital
• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

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