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Alkahest
Redwood City, US · Founded 2014 · 34 employees on LinkedIn
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Alkahest uses proteomics data and advanced computational methods to understand disease mechanisms, identify drug targets, and discover biomarkers for therapeutic development, with a focus on aging-related diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Founders & leadership
Alkahest was founded in 2014 by Anton Wyss-Coray and Karoly Nikolich.
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Anton Wyss-CorayCo-founder
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Karoly NikolichCo-founder
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Tamara KentExecutive
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Scott LohrSenior Vice President, InformaticsScott Lohr is Senior Vice President of Informatics at Alkahest, a company using proteomics and computational methods to identify drug targets and biomarkers for aging-related diseases. He has worked across biotech companies in roles involving software development and target identification.
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Benoit LehallierSenior Director, Data Science
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Mia FengAssociate Director, Biostatistics
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Idit KostiAssociate Director, Real World Data Analytics
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Nathan Watson-HaighAssociate Director, Genome Informatics
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Michael BechaufAssociate Director, Software and Data Engineering
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2014
▶$3.5MraisedAug 2014 · 3 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.5MraisedAug 2014 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Anton Wyss-CorayDirector
- Tamara KentExecutive Officer
- Karoly NikolichExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.5M
- Minimum investment
- $300K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $324K
- First sale
- Jul 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- 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 Alkahest do?
- Alkahest uses proteomics data and advanced computational methods to understand disease mechanisms, identify drug targets, and discover biomarkers for therapeutic development, with a focus on aging-related diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
- Who founded Alkahest?
- Alkahest was founded by Anton Wyss-Coray, Karoly Nikolich in 2014.
- How much funding has Alkahest raised?
- Alkahest has disclosed $3.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Alkahest headquartered?
- Alkahest is headquartered in Redwood City, US.