Mike Stella

About Mike Stella

Mike Stella is a CDMO executive and expert in cell therapy manufacturing. He joined Ascend Advanced Therapies in May 2023 as CEO, succeeding founding CEO Tim Funnell. He brings operational expertise to the biotechnology company, which launched from stealth in early 2023 with over $130M in funding.

Mike Stella at a glance

• Company: Ascend Advanced Therapies
• Total raised: $130M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: Abingworth, Petrichor, DCVC Bio, 4BIO Capital, Cathay Health, Deerfield Management
• Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States

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