Visterra closes Series A

Visterra, a developer of novel therapeutics to prevent and treat major infectious diseases, has secured $8.1 million in the final closing of its Series A financing round. This financing brings the total proceeds received to date from Series A to $34.2 million. Existing investors – Polaris Venture Partners, Flagship Ventures, Lux Capital, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Omega Funds – participated in the financing, as well as members of management and employees.

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