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Adipo Therapeutics

Indianapolis, US · Founded 2016 · Indiana LLC · 6 known investors

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Adipo develops investigational therapeutics that promote weight loss by activating brown fat to increase energy expenditure, offering an alternative to appetite-suppressing drugs like GLP-1s. The company targets people seeking weight management solutions beyond diet and calorie restriction.

Founders & leadership

KJKeith Johns
Keith JohnsChief Operating Officer (COO)Keith Johns is an executive officer at Adipo Therapeutics, a company developing investigational therapeutics for weight loss. He has prior experience in pharmaceutical marketing and business leadership.
KWKaren Wurster
Karen WursterChief Executive OfficerKaren Wurster is an executive at Adipo Therapeutics with over 25 years in pharmaceutical brand management and commercialization, including experience in product development, global brand strategy, and US market launches.
MD
Meng DengNamed on SEC filing

Board

MC
Michael ClaymanBoard director

Investors · 6

Also in the syndicate · 2

Purdue Research FoundationVisionTech Partners

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2020–2024

▶$4.7MraisedDec 2024 · 20 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Keith JohnsExecutive Officer
  • Karen WursterExecutive Officer, Director
  • Meng DengDirector
  • Michael ClaymanDirector
Offering amount
$14.7M
Amount sold
$4.7M
Proceeds to insiders
$219.1K
First sale
Nov 2024
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Indiana
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedSep 2020 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Meng DengExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Indiana, 2016
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 Adipo Therapeutics do?
Adipo develops investigational therapeutics that promote weight loss by activating brown fat to increase energy expenditure, offering an alternative to appetite-suppressing drugs like GLP-1s. The company targets people seeking weight management solutions beyond diet and calorie restriction.
Who are Adipo Therapeutics's investors?
Adipo Therapeutics's investors include Elevate Ventures, IU Ventures, Okeanos, Riverbend Capital.
How much funding has Adipo Therapeutics raised?
Adipo Therapeutics has disclosed $6M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Adipo Therapeutics headquartered?
Adipo Therapeutics is headquartered in Indianapolis, US.