RAND vs IPSC Comparison

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.

Century Therapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company specializes in leveraging adult stem cells to develop advanced cell therapy products targeting cancer, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases. Their innovative approach involves a genetically engineered allogeneic cell therapy platform comprising induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), CRISPR-mediated precision gene editing, proprietary chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), Allo-EvasionTM technology, and cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities. This comprehensive platform aims to overcome the limitations of first-generation cell therapies by optimizing cell product performance, preventing rejection by the host immune system, and minimizing development and supply risks.