MGX vs RAND Comparison

Metagenomi Inc is a genetic medicines company committed to developing curative therapeutics for patients using its proprietary, comprehensive metagenomics-derived genome editing toolbox. The genome editing toolbox includes systems for making small edits such as programmable nucleases, base editors, small RNA-mediated integration systems (RIGS), as well as large gene integration systems including large template RIGS and CRISPR-associated transposases (CASTs). The company is focused on its vivo gene editing for its wholly-owned pipeline while pursuing technology out licensing for ex vivo cell therapy. Its pipeline includes product candidates aimed at addressing disorders like Hemophilia A (through MGX-001), Refractory Hypertension, Cardiovascular diseases, and Wilson's disease, among others.

Rand Capital Corp is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified investment company. The company's investment objective is to generate current income and, when possible, complement its current income with capital appreciation by focusing its debt and related equity investments in privately-held, lower middle market companies with committed and experienced managements in a broad variety of industries. It predominantly invests in higher-yielding debt instruments.