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Achelios Therapeutics

Chapel Hill, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation

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Achelios Therapeutics develops therapies for chronic pain conditions including temporomandibular joint pain, migraine, and arthritis-related joint pain through repurposed and reformulated drug candidates. The company addresses unmet medical needs in chronic pain that have been underserved by larger pharmaceutical firms.

Founders & leadership

CJCrist J. Frangakis
Crist J. FrangakisPresident & CEOCrist J. Frangakis is an executive officer and director at Achelios Therapeutics. He brings experience in pharmaceutical R&D licensing and business development, with background in cardiovascular and endocrine therapeutics.

Board

RV
Ron VeredBoard director
JR
Jerry RosenblattBoard director
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William DickieBoard director
WB
William BauerBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2012–2016

▶$350KraisedApr 2016 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ron VeredDirector
  • Crist J. FrangakisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jerry RosenblattDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$350K
First sale
Apr 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.2MraisedMar 2014 · 33 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Crist J. FrangakisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ron VeredDirector
  • William DickieDirector
  • William BauerDirector
Offering amount
$4.3M
Amount sold
$3.2M
Minimum investment
$10K
Proceeds to insiders
$700K
First sale
Feb 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
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 Achelios Therapeutics do?
Achelios Therapeutics develops therapies for chronic pain conditions including temporomandibular joint pain, migraine, and arthritis-related joint pain through repurposed and reformulated drug candidates. The company addresses unmet medical needs in chronic pain that have been underserved by larger pharmaceutical firms.
How much funding has Achelios Therapeutics raised?
Achelios Therapeutics has disclosed $3.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Achelios Therapeutics headquartered?
Achelios Therapeutics is headquartered in Chapel Hill, US.