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


Board
Investors · 6
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Also in the syndicate · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2020–2024
- Undisclosed amountbridge funding roundJan 2024
Elevate Ventures, IU Ventures, Purdue Research Foundation, VisionTech Partners
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▶$4.7MraisedDec 2024 · 20 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
- 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
▶$1.3MraisedSep 2020 · 2 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
- Meng DengExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- Aug 2020
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Indiana, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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.


