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Henlez

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Rocket Ship Rating: 79 out of 100

Early-stage biotech company in the dermatology space

  • Biotech & therapeutics
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-17
Business model
B2B
Founded
2019
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Record updated 28 September 2026

About

Henlez mission is to transform the management of skin conditions by using enzymes.

Henlez’s pre-clinical lead development program, HEN-001, is an enzyme-based, topical application directed towards hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) – a highly stigmatizing and chronic inflammatory condition characterized by severe pain, malodorous drainage and permanent scarring of the armpits and groin. The company was founded 2019 by former Novozymes A/S scientist and current CEO Jeppe Mouritsen.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$1MSum of rounds, as of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Seed, $1M2022-10-27

Funding rounds

Seed
$1M2022-10-27, Announced
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