Fate Therapeutics
Fate Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California. The company focuses on developing programmed cellular immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Utilizing a proprietary human-induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) platform, Fate Therapeutics creates innovative cell therapies designed to treat various hematological malignancies and advanced solid tumors. The company specializes in off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived cellular immunotherapies, including engineered Natural Killer (NK) cells and T-cell product candidates. These therapies are designed to effectively target cancer cells and elicit specific immune responses. Fate Therapeutics emphasizes the use of clonal master iPSC lines, which provide a renewable source for manufacturing high-quality cell therapy products that can be delivered to multiple patients. The company's mission is to bring first-in-class iPSC-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients, ensuring consistent and accessible treatments.
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Headcount trend
Fate Therapeutics went from 181 employees in Oct 2024 to 177 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 5 people joined, 2 left.
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The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.
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Fate Therapeutics FAQ
How many employees does Fate Therapeutics have?
Fate Therapeutics has about 177 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.
Does Fate Therapeutics sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Fate Therapeutics filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Fate Therapeutics's revenue per employee?
Fate Therapeutics makes about $75K in revenue per employee, based on $13.34M annual revenue and 177 employees.
Is Fate Therapeutics a public company?
Yes. Fate Therapeutics is publicly traded under the ticker FATE on NASDAQ.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.