Shape Therapeutics

Shape Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on developing programmable RNA medicines through advanced AI-driven genomic technologies. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create transformative gene therapies that address the genetic causes of diseases by utilizing RNA editing techniques instead of permanent DNA modification. The company’s technology suite includes several proprietary platforms, such as RNAfix®, which enables precise RNA editing, and AAVid™, a next-generation delivery system optimized for targeting the central nervous system. Shape Therapeutics is also developing gene therapies for conditions like Parkinson’s disease and ABCA4-driven diseases, offering innovative solutions for genetic disorders that are challenging to treat with traditional methods. With significant funding and a team of experts in bioengineering and genetics, Shape Therapeutics is positioned as a leader in the RNA-based gene therapy field.

Research Seattle, United States Founded 2018 ~104 employees Private · Series B

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Employees
104
-1.9% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$17.3K
Revenue ~$1.8M
Total funding
$148M
Last round Series B, Jul 2021
12-month attrition
13.3%
Tech: 10%
H1B filings, FY2025
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Shape Therapeutics went from 104 employees in Jul 2023 to 104 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 2 people joined, 16 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other86
Operations8
Engineering4
Finance3
Sales2
HR1

Funding

  • Jul 2021 · Series B · $112M · Decheng Capital, Breton Capital, Willett Advisors
  • Nov 2019 · Series A · $35.5M · New Enterprise Associates

Salaries at Shape Therapeutics

All salaries

2 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering3
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 1 filings.

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Shape Therapeutics FAQ

How many employees does Shape Therapeutics have?

Shape Therapeutics has about 104 employees, down 1.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Shape Therapeutics sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Shape Therapeutics filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Operations role.

What is Shape Therapeutics's revenue per employee?

Shape Therapeutics makes about $17K in revenue per employee, based on $1.8M annual revenue and 104 employees.

How much does Shape Therapeutics pay?

6figr has 2 salary profiles for Shape Therapeutics in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Shape Therapeutics salaries page. See Shape Therapeutics salaries

How much funding has Shape Therapeutics raised?

Shape Therapeutics has raised $147.5M in total funding; its latest round was Series B in Jul 2021.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.