Major Investor NEA 17 Increases Stake in Korro Bio with $5M Private Placement Purchase

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New Enterprise Associates 17 (NEA 17) acquired approximately $5.0 million in Korro Bio common stock and pre-funded warrants through a private placement, increasing its beneficial ownership to 9.9%.

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• NEA 17 Investment

  New Enterprise Associates 17 (NEA 17) purchased 207,100 shares of common stock at $11.11 per share and pre-funded warrants for 242,945 shares at $11.109 per warrant in a private placement.

• Total Investment Value

  The total investment by NEA 17 in this private placement amounted to approximately $5.0 million.

• Increased Ownership

  Following the transaction, NEA 17's beneficial ownership in Korro Bio increased to 9.9% of the outstanding common stock.

• Strategic Context

  This investment confirms a major institutional commitment to Korro Bio's recent capital raise, which is vital for the company's financial runway amidst recent operational challenges, including program termination and workforce reductions.

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This Schedule 13D/A details a significant investment by New Enterprise Associates 17 (NEA 17) in Korro Bio, confirming their participation in the recently announced private placement. NEA 17's purchase of approximately $5.0 million in common stock and pre-funded warrants, bringing their total beneficial ownership to 9.9%, signals strong institutional confidence in the company. This capital infusion is particularly important given the company's recent challenges, including the termination of a lead clinical program and workforce reductions, as disclosed in the recent 10-K. The investment provides crucial capital and validates the company's strategy moving forward.