Genenta Science S.p.A. has rebranded itself as Saentra Forge, a strategic industrial consolidator that will focus on biotechnology, defense, aerospace, and national‑security technologies. The change follows a $15.0 million direct offering in October 2025 and signals a deliberate shift away from the company’s Temferon gene‑therapy platform toward broader industrial opportunities.
The transformation is accompanied by the appointment of Paolo Salvato to the board of ATC, a tactical defense‑systems manufacturer. Salvato brings more than two decades of experience in defense industrial operations, having led Fiocchi Munizioni, Thales Italia, and held senior roles at Leonardo S.p.A. His addition is intended to strengthen Saentra Forge’s defense‑technology capabilities and support the company’s expansion into regulated national‑security sectors.
In parallel, a manuscript detailing key clinical findings from Saentra Forge’s Glioblastoma Multiforme trial has been accepted for publication in Nature Medicine. The acceptance is expected in the coming weeks and represents a significant validation of the company’s clinical program.
"Our transformation reflects a deliberate response to evolving market dynamics and long‑term industrial opportunities. We believe advanced biotechnology and defense‑related technologies increasingly intersect in areas of national resilience and strategic industrial capability, as evidenced by initiatives such as the NATO Innovation Fund and investment strategies of frontier‑focused firms," CEO Pierluigi Paracchi said.
"Our biotech program has reached clinical maturity, where a strategic partnership represents the most efficient path to advance development and maximize its long‑term potential," Paracchi added.
Management, now supported by Salvato, is reviewing potential targets that align with its capital allocation framework, focusing on profitable, majority‑controlled, privately‑held industrial businesses. Acquired companies will benefit from additional financial flexibility, and Saentra Forge may access U.S. public capital markets through its Nasdaq listing, subject to market conditions and regulatory requirements.
The company entered 2026 with approximately $33 million in cash and securities, providing a solid financial foundation for its industrial aggregation strategy. This capital base, combined with the strategic appointment and scientific validation, positions Saentra Forge to pursue new partnerships, potential acquisitions, and a redefined long‑term value proposition.
The acceptance of the Glioblastoma manuscript by Nature Medicine underscores the strength of Saentra Forge’s clinical pipeline and may attract strategic partners or investors interested in the company’s biotech assets.
Overall, the rebranding, board appointment, and scientific milestone collectively signal a decisive shift in Saentra Forge’s business model, expanding its reach into defense and national‑security markets while maintaining a credible clinical program that could drive future growth.
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