Alector
Agent50Agent Readiness: 50/100. Top 25%. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 41.Trust89Data Trust: 89/100. Top 25%. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 61.Biotechnology company developing immuno-neurology therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.
About
Alector is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal dementia. They leverage insights from human genetics, neuroscience, and immunology to create treatments that aim to remove toxic proteins, replace deficient proteins, and restore immune and nerve cell function. The company also develops a proprietary Alector Brain Carrier (ABC) platform to improve drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier.
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Key facts
- Website
- alector.com
- Headquarters
- South San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 151
- Total funding
- $163M (Series E)
- Business model
- B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2018 | Series E | $133M | |
| 7 Jan 2016 | Series D | $30M | Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF) |
Tech stack
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- Frontend
- jQuery, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
- Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- SEO
- Yoast SEO
- CMS / Builders
- WordPress
- Email provider
- Microsoft 365
- Cookie consent
- OneTrust
- Maps
- Google Maps
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Frequently asked
Is Alector trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for Alector is 89 out of 100, a trusted rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has Alector raised?
Alector has raised a total of $163M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series E.
How many employees does Alector have?
Alector has approximately 151 people on record.
SEC filings, insider activity, nonprofit links and pay benchmarks for Alector:
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