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Akero Therapeutics, Inc.

South San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 2 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Akero Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2017 by Andrew Cheng.

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Andrew ChengFounder
JYJonathan Young
Jonathan YoungExecutiveJonathan Young holds senior executive positions spanning biotechnology drug development, law, and policy across private industry, government, and nonprofit sectors. He is an executive officer at Akero Therapeutics, Inc.

Board

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Aaron KantoffBoard director
ARAaron Royston
Aaron RoystonBoard directorManaging Partner at venBio Partners
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Graham WalmsleyBoard director
KBKevin Bitterman
Kevin BittermanBoard directorPartner at Atlas Venture
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Mark IwickiBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$45.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2018

▶$45.5MraisedDec 2018 · 20 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Aaron KantoffDirector
  • Aaron RoystonDirector
  • Mark IwickiDirector
  • Graham WalmsleyDirector
  • Jonathan YoungExecutive Officer
  • Kevin BittermanDirector
  • Andrew ChengExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$45.5M
Amount sold
$45.5M
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Akero Therapeutics, Inc.?
Akero Therapeutics, Inc. was founded by Andrew Cheng in 2017.
Who are Akero Therapeutics, Inc.'s investors?
Akero Therapeutics, Inc.'s investors include Atlas Venture, venBio Partners.
How much funding has Akero Therapeutics, Inc. raised?
Akero Therapeutics, Inc. has disclosed $45.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Akero Therapeutics, Inc. headquartered?
Akero Therapeutics, Inc. is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.