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Achieve Life Sciences

NASDAQ: ACHV

Vancouver, B.C., US · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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Achieve is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing cytisinicline as a treatment for nicotine dependence, aimed at helping people who smoke quit. It targets the global smoking health problem through this drug candidate.

Founders & leadership

AC
Anthony ClarkeCo-founder
RSRichard Stewart
Richard StewartCo-founder & Director (former President and CEO)
CJCindy Jacobs
Cindy JacobsPresident, Chief Medical Officer and Past Board Director2017–2025Dr. Jacobs is a pharmaceutical executive with over 30 years in drug development and regulatory affairs, including leadership roles in clinical development, acquisitions, and joint ventures with major pharmaceutical companies; she served as President and Chief Medical Officer of Achieve Life Sciences from 2017 to 2025, where she focused on advancing regulatory approvals for cytisinicline in smoking cessation, and currently runs an executive consulting firm advising on C-suite leadership and pharmaceutical strategy.
JXJaime Xinos
Jaime XinosChief Commercial Officer (CCO)2024–2026Jaime Xinos is Executive Officer at Achieve Life Sciences and brings 26 years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology experience from roles including Chief Commercial Officer at Achieve Life Sciences, Chief Commercial Officer roles at major companies including Abbott, Novartis, and Pfizer, with expertise in commercial strategy and product launches across oncology and specialty markets.
JBJohn Bencich
John BencichChief Executive Officer, Member of the Board of Directors2020–2024John Bencich is an executive officer and director at Achieve Life Sciences, a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company developing cytisinicline for smoking cessation. He brings 25 years of experience in life sciences and biotechnology, with expertise in corporate strategy, financial leadership, capital raising, and M&A across companies ranging from early-stage ventures to NASDAQ-listed firms.
AD
Andrew D. GoldbergCEO & Board Director
EA
Erik AtkissonChief Legal Officer
MOMark Oki
Mark OkiChief Financial OfficerExecutive Officer at Alexza Pharmaceuticals
MR
Mark RubinsteinChief Medical Officer

Board

LI
Lucian IancoviciChairman of the Board of Directors
BM
Bridget MartellBoard director
MM
Martin MattinglyBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$18.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

▶$18.9MraisedDec 2022 · 16 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Cindy JacobsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anthony ClarkeExecutive Officer
  • Bridget MartellDirector
  • Martin MattinglyDirector
  • Jaime XinosExecutive Officer
  • Vaughn HimesDirector
  • Donald JosephDirector
  • John BencichExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard StewartDirector
  • Jay MoyesDirector
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$18.9M
Finders' fees
$756K
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2022$2.5M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase ISTTR2021$320K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Achieve Life Sciences do?
Achieve is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing cytisinicline as a treatment for nicotine dependence, aimed at helping people who smoke quit. It targets the global smoking health problem through this drug candidate.
Who founded Achieve Life Sciences?
Achieve Life Sciences was founded by Anthony Clarke, Richard Stewart.
Who are Achieve Life Sciences's investors?
Achieve Life Sciences's investors include LifeSci Venture Partners, venBio Partners, Vivo Capital, Frazier Life Sciences.
How much funding has Achieve Life Sciences raised?
Achieve Life Sciences has disclosed $18.9M raised across 1 round.
Where is Achieve Life Sciences headquartered?
Achieve Life Sciences is headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., US.