Akseli Hemminki

About Akseli Hemminki

Akseli Hemminki is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TILT Biotherapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing oncolytic immunotherapies for solid tumors. He also serves as a Professor of Oncology, contributing his academic expertise to the company's virus-based cancer therapy pipeline. Hemminki has guided TILT through several funding rounds, including a recent USD 25.6 million Series B in May 2025.

Akseli Hemminki at a glance

• Company: TILT Biotherapeutics
• Total raised: $78M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, Lifeline Ventures, Finnish Industry Investment (TESI), Stephen Industries Inc Oy, Springvest, Business Finland
• Location: Helsinki, Finland

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