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Amphix Bio

Chicago, US · Delaware corporation

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Amphix Bio develops peptide therapeutics based on a supramolecular chemistry platform that forms nanostructure scaffolds to activate regenerative signaling in cells and tissues. Its pipeline targets neurological injuries, neuro-inflammatory diseases, and musculoskeletal disorders.

BiotechDeep Tech

Founders & leadership

SS
Samuel StuppCo-founder & Chief Scientific Officer
NSNick Sather
Nick SatherinCo-founder & Chief Executive OfficerCo-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Amphix Bio, which develops peptide therapeutics for regenerative medicine targeting neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.
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Dévora GrynspanCo-founder, Board Observer & Secretary

Board

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Kok-Wai WongBoard director
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Stephen R WilsonBoard director
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John PotocsnakBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$10.3MraisedDec 2025 · 9 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Samuel StuppExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kok-Wai WongDirector
  • Stephen R WilsonDirector
  • John PotocsnakDirector
  • Nicholas SatherExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$12.5M
Amount sold
$10.3M
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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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Phigenix16 shared keywordsPhigenix develops personalized medicine for cancer, including companion diagnostics and targeted therapies for prostate and breast cancer patients. Its work centers on early detection and targeted inhibition of PAX2 and EN2 oncogenes and a cancer vaccine using Human Beta Defensin-1 (DEFB1) mRNA to direct the immune system against cancer cells.

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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase I2022$252.9K

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.

In the news

Northwestern spinout Amphix Bio raises $12.5 million - Chicago Business Journalbizjournals.com · Dec 2025Amphix Bio raises $12.5 million for SCI-treating drug - Crain's Chicago Businesschicagobusiness.com · Dec 2025Amphix Bio raises $12.5M seed round to advance peptide drug platformprnewswire.com · Dec 2025Amphix Bio lands federal and state grants to manufacture regenerative therapies - BioSpacebiospace.com · Nov 2024Amphix Bio Secures $12.5 Million Seed Financing To Advance Neurological Therapiesbiopharmaapac.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Amphix Bio do?
Amphix Bio develops peptide therapeutics based on a supramolecular chemistry platform that forms nanostructure scaffolds to activate regenerative signaling in cells and tissues. Its pipeline targets neurological injuries, neuro-inflammatory diseases, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Who founded Amphix Bio?
Amphix Bio was founded by Samuel Stupp, Nick Sather, Dévora Grynspan.
How much funding has Amphix Bio raised?
Amphix Bio has disclosed $10.3M raised across 1 round.
Where is Amphix Bio headquartered?
Amphix Bio is headquartered in Chicago, US.