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Rational Vaccines

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We are an investigational-stage infectious disease company focused on combating all diseases resulting from herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) infections.

Also known as Rational Vaccines Inc.

  • Biotech & therapeutics
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-18
Business model
B2B
Headquarters
Woburn, MA, United States
Legal name
Rational Vaccines Inc.
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Record updated 28 September 2026

About

Using our proprietary technology, we are developing rationally engineered, live attenuated viral immunotherapeutic and prophylactic vaccine candidates. Our aim is to help improve lives by reducing the suffering of those infected and reduce the spread of the virus. Our goal is to revolutionize the treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of herpes and herpes-related diseases worldwide.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$27.8MSEC form D sum, as of 2026-09-28Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Round, $11.7M2020-03-12

Funding rounds

Round, 2020
$11.7M2020-03-12, SEC form D sold, 16 investors
Round, 2018
$6.8M2018-09-12, SEC form D sold, 9 investors
Round, 2017
$8.2M2017-08-24, SEC form D sold, 25 investors
Round, 2016
$364K2016-10-05, SEC form D sold, 5 investors
Round, 2015
$700K2015-04-28, SEC form D sold, 10 investors

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