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Aerpio Therapeutics

Cincinnati, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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182 people in our graph share verified history with the Aerpio Therapeutics team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Kenneth Morand, Ph.D.unlockedknows Joseph Gardner · together at P&G Pharmaceuticals (overlapped)
knows the team · via P&G Pharmaceuticals
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knows the team · via Utah State University

Founders & leadership

Aerpio Therapeutics was founded in 2011 by Robert Shalwitz and Joseph Gardner.

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Robert ShalwitzCo-founder
JGJoseph Gardner
Joseph GardnerinFounderHe has prior experience in drug development, R&D, FDA affairs, and chemistry within the pharmaceuticals industry.
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Duane NashExecutive
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Kevin PetersExecutive
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Steve PakolaExecutive
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Ian A.W. HowesExecutive

Board

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Reinhard AmbrosBoard director
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Paul WeissBoard director
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Muneer SatterBoard director
CKChau Khuong
Chau KhuonginBoard directorPartner at OrbiMed
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Anupam DalalBoard director
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John RiceBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$35M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2011–2016

$3.5MraisedNov 2016 · 53 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joseph H. GardnerExecutive Officer, Director
  • John RiceDirector
  • Paul WeissDirector
  • Campbell MurrayDirector
  • Duane NashDirector
  • Steve PakolaExecutive Officer
  • Reinhard AmbrosDirector
  • Anupam DalalDirector
  • Chau KhuongDirector
  • Adrienne GravesDirector
  • Kevin PetersExecutive Officer
  • Muneer SatterDirector
Offering amount
$4.6M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4.5MraisedApr 2016 · 54 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Reinhard AmbrosDirector
  • Duane NashDirector
  • Paul WeissDirector
  • Muneer SatterDirector
  • Adrienne GravesDirector
  • Joseph H. GardnerExecutive Officer
  • Kevin PetersExecutive Officer
  • Chau KhuongDirector
  • Steve PakolaExecutive Officer
  • Anupam DalalDirector
  • John RiceDirector
  • Campbell MurrayDirector
Offering amount
$9.2M
Amount sold
$4.5M
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$22MraisedMay 2014 · 37 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Campbell MurrayDirector
  • Kevin PetersExecutive Officer
  • Joseph H. GardnerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul WeissDirector
  • Anupam DalalDirector
  • Lauren SilvermanDirector
  • Muneer SatterDirector
  • Chau KhuongDirector
  • Robert ShalwitzExecutive Officer
  • Adrienne GravesDirector
  • John RiceDirector
  • Duane NashDirector
Offering amount
$22M
Amount sold
$22M
First sale
Apr 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$5MraisedJan 2012 · 24 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert ShalwitzExecutive Officer
  • John RiceDirector
  • Kevin PetersExecutive Officer
  • Anupam DalalDirector
  • Paul WeissDirector
  • Ian A.W. HowesExecutive Officer
  • Campbell MurrayDirector
  • Joseph H. GardnerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Dec 2011
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Aerpio Therapeutics went on to found or lead other companies.

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2019$207.3K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2015$225K

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

Who founded Aerpio Therapeutics?
Aerpio Therapeutics was founded by Robert Shalwitz, Joseph Gardner in 2011.
Who are Aerpio Therapeutics's investors?
Aerpio Therapeutics's investors include CincyTech, Sofinnova Ventures, OrbiMed.
How much funding has Aerpio Therapeutics raised?
Aerpio Therapeutics has disclosed $35M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Aerpio Therapeutics headquartered?
Aerpio Therapeutics is headquartered in Cincinnati, US.