MPC Therapeutics is a biotech company developing first-in-class small molecules that target the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier (MPC), a key metabolic switch controlling stem cell activation. By restoring regenerative capacity, MPC enhances cell therapy manufacturing and develops novel treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s and hair loss, addressing major unmet medical needs.
In January 2026, MPC Therapeutics has launched the commercialization of its first product "MitoSTEM", a reagent designed to boost stem cell proliferation in culture , before transplantation.
Founded as a spin-out from UNIGE, MPC Therapeutics is the first Swiss company to join JLABS, the incubator of Johnson & Johnson, and has won the Best european startup award at HWL Luxembourg.
05.11.2024
Bio Europe in Stockholm hosts 33 Swiss companies (startupticker.ch)
28.05.2024
21 Swiss startups join MassChallenge Switzerland 2024 Cohort (startupticker.ch)
16.11.2023
Three Geneva Startups awarded FIF Funding (startupticker.ch)
06.11.2023
A decent representation at BIO-Europe (startupticker.ch)
19.10.2023
Global accelerators propel Swiss life sciences (startupticker.ch)
31.12.2023
Signed 10 Material Transfer Agreements with cell therapies manufacturers
31.12.2023
Signed
20.04.2023
First Swiss company to join JLABS, Johnson & Johnson's incubator
05.01.2023
Seed funding
15.05.2022
Award of the Best Technological Innovation at Matwin
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Venture Kick supports potential entrepreneurs with start capital up to CHF 150'000 as well as hands-on execution support and access to a nationwide network of investors and experts in the startup field. Multiple times per year, 8 selected projects get the opportunity to present their business ideas in front of a panel. The 5 most promising projects enter the support process. After 9 months at the latest, the startups incorporate and enter the market. Since 2007, Venture Kick has invested over CHF 58 million in over 1111 projects.
Website:
www.mpc-therapeutics.com
Headquarter:
Genève
Foundation Date:
November 2018
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