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Acceleron

Cambridge, US · 7 known investors

A pharmaceutical company that develops medicines and vaccines for patients globally.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

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WYLIE W. VALECo-founder
JK
JOHN KNOPFCo-founder
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STEVEN ERTELExecutive
RSROBERT STEININGER
ROBERT STEININGERinExecutive
KF
KEVIN F. MCLAUGHLINinExecutive
ML
MATTHEW L. SHERMANExecutive

Board

EM
EDWIN M. KANIABoard director
CL
CARL L. GORDONBoard director
JG
JEAN GEORGEBoard director
TG
TERRANCE G. MCGUIREBoard director
AB
ANTHONY B EVNINBoard director
RP
RICHARD POPSBoard director

Investors · 7

Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M
Foresite CapitalWest Hollywood
Lightstone VenturesPortola Valley
Lowercarbon CapitalLos Angeles · $100K – $5M
Sofinnova VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $15M
VenrockPalo Alto · $500K – $10M
Collaborative FundreportedNew York · $500K – $1M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$30.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2011

▶$30.5MraisedJan 2012 · 47 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • STEVEN ERTELExecutive Officer
  • ROBERT STEININGERExecutive Officer
  • KEVIN F. MCLAUGHLINExecutive Officer
  • RICHARD POPSDirector
  • EDWIN M. KANIADirector
  • CARL L. GORDONDirector
  • JEAN GEORGEDirector
  • WYLIE W. VALEDirector
  • TERRANCE G. MCGUIREDirector
  • JOHN KNOPFExecutive Officer, Director
  • ANTHONY B EVNINDirector
  • MATTHEW L. SHERMANExecutive Officer
  • JOSEPH S. ZAKRZEWSKIDirector
  • GEORGE GOLUMBESKIDirector
  • TOM MANIATISDirector
Offering amount
$30.5M
Amount sold
$30.5M
First sale
Dec 2011
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Acceleron do?
A pharmaceutical company that develops medicines and vaccines for patients globally.
Who founded Acceleron?
Acceleron was founded by WYLIE W. VALE, JOHN KNOPF.
Who are Acceleron's investors?
Acceleron's investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Foresite Capital, Lightstone Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Sofinnova Ventures, Venrock, Collaborative Fund.
How much funding has Acceleron raised?
Acceleron has disclosed $30.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Acceleron headquartered?
Acceleron is headquartered in Cambridge, US.