Aer Therapeutics
Raleigh, US · Founded 2014 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
Aer Therapeutics develops a science-driven therapeutic aimed at eliminating mucus plugs in the lungs to treat muco-obstructive lung diseases such as COPD and asthma. The company focuses on respiratory care for patients with these conditions.
Founders & leadership
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Thomas MathersinExecutive Chairman of the Board of Directors
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James ShafferExecutive
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John FahyinFounder and Chief Clinical Consultant
Board
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Rishi GuptaBoard director
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Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$23.9M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022–2026
▶$3MraisedAug 2026 · 7 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3MraisedAug 2026 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Thomas MathersExecutive Officer, Director
- John FahyDirector
- Evan CaplanDirector
- Tim ShannonDirector
- Christy ShafferDirector
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- First sale
- Aug 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5MraisedFeb 2025 · 15 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedFeb 2025 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- CHRISTY SHAFFERDirector
- THOMAS MATHERSExecutive Officer, Director
- RISHI GUPTADirector
- JOHN FAHYDirector
- TIM SHANNONDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- First sale
- Jan 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$15.9MraisedDec 2022 · 23 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$15.9MraisedDec 2022 · 23 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Tim ShannonDirector
- Christy ShafferDirector
- Rishi GuptaDirector
- James ShafferExecutive Officer, Director
- John FahyDirector
- Offering amount
- $36.9M
- Amount sold
- $15.9M
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- 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 Aer Therapeutics do?
- Aer Therapeutics develops a science-driven therapeutic aimed at eliminating mucus plugs in the lungs to treat muco-obstructive lung diseases such as COPD and asthma. The company focuses on respiratory care for patients with these conditions.
- Who are Aer Therapeutics's investors?
- Aer Therapeutics's investors include Hatteras Venture Partners, OrbiMed, Canaan Partners, Pappas Capital.
- How much funding has Aer Therapeutics raised?
- Aer Therapeutics has disclosed $23.9M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Aer Therapeutics headquartered?
- Aer Therapeutics is headquartered in Raleigh, US.


