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Medical / Pharma · Bengaluru, Karnataka

Eyestem

Founded by Dr Rajani Battu

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Founded
2015
Markets
India
Last updated
26 August 2026

About Eyestem

A retina surgeon in Bengaluru had no treatment to offer patients losing their central vision. The cell therapy she co-founded a company to build has now improved sight by an average of 15.8 letters in its first trial.

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Dr Rajani Battu

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Hospitals & clinicsHealthcare providers

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How Dr Rajani Battu built Eyestem

A retina surgeon in Bengaluru had no treatment to offer patients losing their central vision. The cell therapy she co-founded a company to build has now improved sight by an average of 15.8 letters in its first trial.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Eyestem do?
A retina surgeon in Bengaluru had no treatment to offer patients losing their central vision. The cell therapy she co-founded a company to build has now improved sight by an average of 15.8 letters in its first trial.
Who founded Eyestem?
Eyestem was founded by Dr Rajani Battu.
Where is Eyestem headquartered?
Eyestem is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Is Eyestem funded?
Eyestem's funding details haven't been publicly disclosed.
When was Eyestem founded?
Eyestem was founded in 2015.