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Beacon Therapeutics

Beacon Therapeutics is a biotechnology firm in the clinical stage focused on preserving and enhancing vision for individuals affected by both uncommon and widespread eye disorders. The organization is leveraging the revolutionary potential of gene therapy to achieve significant results for serious eye conditions. Currently, Beacon's pipeline is aimed at severe retinal diseases that cause blindness, including X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) and geographic atrophy.

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Founded
2023
Total raised
$365.1M
Sector
Biotechnology
City
Alachua
Region
GNV

About

Beacon Therapeutics is a biotechnology firm in the clinical stage focused on preserving and enhancing vision for individuals affected by both uncommon and widespread eye disorders. The organization is leveraging the revolutionary potential of gene therapy to achieve significant results for serious eye conditions. Currently, Beacon's pipeline is aimed at severe retinal diseases that cause blindness, including X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) and geographic atrophy.

Team & affiliation

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Region context

Beacon Therapeutics is one of 3 Biotechnology companies we track in Gainesville / North Central, based in Alachua — about 20% of the region's 15 startups.

Gainesville — a UF-anchored research corridor strong in biotech, medtech, and university spinouts.

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CategoryStartups
Last reviewedMay 2026 by FLStartups Editorial
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