Cell and gene therapy investments shift as budgets tighten

9 December 2025

The cell and gene therapy (CGT) sector is undergoing a transition as companies navigate a more selective and strategy-driven funding landscape, according to an analysis by the pharma strategic intelligence team at and pharma analytics company. GlobalData.

While venture capital (VC) investment in CGTs has declined in recent years after a peak during the COVID-19 pandemic, mirroring broader industry trends, CGT-focused deals within the biotech ecosystem have remained relevant.

GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence report, “Cell and Gene Therapy Investment Trends,” reveals that approximately 50% of CGT VC activity is focused at the Series B-stage, when companies usually shift from platform validation to clinical execution.

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