Bluebird Bio

company

About

Bluebird Bio is a biopharma company that develops and commercializes gene therapies for the treatment of severe genetic diseases and cancer.

Details

Last Funding Type
Series D
Last Funding Money Raised
$60M
Industries
Biotechnology,Genetics,Health Diagnostics,Pharmaceutical
Founded date
Jan 1, 1993
Number Of Employee
501 - 1000
Operating Status
Active
Stock Symbol
bmv:BLUE
Legal Name
bluebird bio Inc.
Also Known As
Genetix Pharmaceuticals Inc.

bluebird bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops gene therapies for severe genetic and rare diseases. The company's gene therapy procedures aim to genetically modify a patient's cells to fundamentally correct or address the genetic basis underlying a disease. Bluebird's revenue is derived from collaboration arrangements, research fees, license fees, and grant revenue. The company works with industry peers, strategic partners, and nonprofit organizations for the development and commercialization of its product candidates.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
11
$597.55M
Bluebird Bio has raised a total of $597.55M in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Jan 18, 2023 from a Post-IPO Equity round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
Jan 18, 2023 Post-IPO Equity $113.55M Detail
Sep 8, 2021 Post-IPO Equity $75M Detail
Jun 14, 2019 IPO Detail
Dec 7, 2016 Post-IPO Equity $250M Detail
Oct 27, 2012 Series Unknown $9.30M 1 California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Detail

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
1
1
Bluebird Bio has made 1 investments. Their most recent investment was on Dec 7, 2017, when TC BioPharm raised $16M.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
Dec 7, 2017 TC BioPharm
Series B $16M Biotechnology Yes

Employee Profiles

Number of Employee Profiles
24
Bluebird Bio has 24 current employee profiles, including Employee David Davidson
Employee
Employee
Employee
Executive
Employee

Exits

Bluebird Bio has had 1 exits. Bluebird Bio most notable exits include TC BioPharm

Date Company Name Exit Type Industry
Feb 11, 2022 TC BioPharm IPO Biotechnology Detail

Acquisition

Bluebird Bio has acquired 1 organizations. Their most recent acquisition was Pregenen on Jul 1, 2014. They acquired Pregenen for $139.90M.

Date Company Name
Industry Acquisition Type Price
Jul 1, 2014 Pregenen
Biotechnology acquisition $ 139.90M Detail