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Allegro Ophthalmics

San Juan Capistrano, US · Founded 2011 · California LLC · 1 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Allegro Ophthalmics was founded in 2011 by Hampar Karageozian and Vicken Karageozian.

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Hampar KarageozianMember of Board of Managers and Chief Executive Officer
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Vicken KarageozianCo-founder · Chief Executive Officer and President2018–2026He has led drug development programs through FDA approval, raised over $270 million across multiple biotech ventures, and holds 87 patents while navigating clinical trials, regulatory strategy, and partnerships across ophthalmic pharmaceuticals.
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John ParkCo-Founder and Vice PresidentJohn Park is an executive with a background in pharmaceutical product development and drug discovery.
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Marc D. KirshbaumChief Operating Officer2010–2015

Board

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A. Thomas BenderMember of Board of Managers
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Robert ByrnesMember of Board of Managers

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$60.4M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2015–2021

▶$5.4MraisedOct 2021 · 6 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vicken KarageozianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rebecca ColbertDirector
  • Melvin SaraybaExecutive Officer
  • Ronald KurtzDirector
  • Marc CarlsonDirector
  • Hampar KarageozianDirector
  • Stephanie YeeExecutive Officer
  • John ParkDirector
  • William LinkDirector
Offering amount
$6.7M
Amount sold
$5.4M
First sale
Sep 2021
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, California
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.3MraisedOct 2020 · 15 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vicken KarageozianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Melvin SaraybaExecutive Officer
  • John ParkDirector
  • Marc CarlsonDirector
  • Rebecca ColbertDirector
  • Ronald KurtzDirector
  • William LinkDirector
  • Hampar KarageozianDirector
  • Scott CooperExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$8.3M
Amount sold
$8.3M
First sale
Sep 2020
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, California
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.3MraisedJan 2020 · 11 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott CooperExecutive Officer
  • Melvin SaraybaExecutive Officer
  • Rebecca ColbertDirector
  • William LinkDirector
  • Marc CarlsonDirector
  • John ParkExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hampar KarageozianDirector
  • Vicken KarageozianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ronald KurtzDirector
Offering amount
$6.7M
Amount sold
$5.3M
First sale
Dec 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, California
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.3MraisedJan 2019 · 14 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John ParkExecutive Officer, Director
  • Melvin SaraybaExecutive Officer
  • William LinkDirector
  • Marc CarlsonDirector
  • Vicken KarageozianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott CooperExecutive Officer
  • Ronald KurtzDirector
  • Hampar KarageozianDirector
Offering amount
$13.5M
Amount sold
$10.3M
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, California
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.7MraisedJul 2017 · 17 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark LivingstonDirector
  • Lisa KarageozianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Melvin SaraybaExecutive Officer
  • Scott CooperExecutive Officer
  • A. Thomas BenderDirector
  • Ron KurtzDirector
  • John ParkExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vicken KarageozianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert ByrnesDirector
  • Hampar KarageozianExecutive Officer, Director
  • William J. LinkDirector
Offering amount
$13.7M
Amount sold
$10.7M
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, California
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20.3MraisedJan 2015 · 10 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John ParkExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hampar KarageozianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Marc D. KirshbaumExecutive Officer, Director
  • A. Thomas BenderDirector
  • Robert ByrnesDirector
  • Vicken KarageozianExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$21.2M
Amount sold
$20.3M
Sales commissions
$600K
Proceeds to insiders
$361.5K
Placement agents
Aquilo Partners, L.P.
First sale
Jan 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, California, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Allegro Ophthalmics?
Allegro Ophthalmics was founded by Hampar Karageozian, Vicken Karageozian in 2011.
Who are Allegro Ophthalmics's investors?
Allegro Ophthalmics's investors include Versant Venture AIV Holdings.
How much funding has Allegro Ophthalmics raised?
Allegro Ophthalmics has disclosed $60.4M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Allegro Ophthalmics headquartered?
Allegro Ophthalmics is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, US.