Press release:

Hub71 startup, EpiBone, Inc., a leading regenerative medicine startup at the forefront of skeletal repair, announced the successful close of a convertible note funding round led by Kendall Capital Partners, with participation from Lifespan Vision Ventures, EMV Capital plc, and others. This additional funding will propel Epibone’s ongoing pipeline development, furthering its mission to revolutionise skeletal reconstruction globally from Abu Dhabi.

“We are thrilled to have the continued support of Kendall Capital Partners, along with Lifespan Vision Ventures, EMV Capital plc, and other strategic investors, who share our vision of transforming skeletal repair through groundbreaking science,” said Dr. Nina Tandon, CEO and Co-Founder of EpiBone, Inc. “This funding not only affirms the progress we’ve made but also empowers us to bring our innovative regenerative therapies to more patients in need as we explore Thailand and the UAE, both emerging global centres of medical tourism.”

David Zhu, Founding Partner of Kendall Capital Partners, added, "We are proud to lead a syndicate of institutional and strategic investors and family offices in this funding round to support EpiBone’s mission to revolutionise skeletal repair. Thinking globally from the outset is essential for cutting-edge technologies like EpiBone’s, as it accelerates commercialisation and amplifies the scale of impact. EpiBone’s innovative approach is poised to transform the landscape of regenerative medicine, and we are thrilled to be part of their journey."

Dr. Ilian Iliev, CEO of EMV Capital plc, commented, “Epibone is revolutionising healthcare with their cutting-edge approach to personalised medicine, offering a solution that not only has the potential to improve patients’ lives but also redefine how we treat complex diseases. They are developing technology that will shape the future of healthcare. We are proud to continue supporting this visionary team as they enter the exciting next chapter of growth and innovation.”  

Based in Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, EpiBone’s technologies represent advanced treatment modalities that leverage autologous and allogeneic stem cells, 3D bioprinting, and bioreactor technology to provide personalised, effective bone and osteochondral reconstruction solutions. EpiBone stands on the frontier of regenerative medicine and seeks to disrupt the standard in musculoskeletal treatments.