Laurus Labs to buy 26% in CAR T-cell therapy company

Laurus Labs on Friday said it has signed an agreement to invest in Immunoadoptive Cell Therapy (ImmunoACT), an IIT-Bombay incubated company that's developing an indigenous CAR T-cell therapy for curing specific types of blood cancers.

The company will acquire 26.62% stake (fully diluted basis) in ImmunoACT for a cash consideration of approximately ₹46 crore, subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions.

The senior management of Laurus Labs would pick up a 5.64% stake in ImmunoACT at the same price and terms, spending approximately ₹9.75 crore.


Founded in 2018 by Dr Rahul Purwar and a team of scientists, ImmunoACT is collaborating with institutions like Tata Memorial Hospital. Carl June, one of the pioneers in T-Cell therapies for treatment of cancer, is a member of its scientific advisory board.