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Anavex Life Sciences

NASDAQ: AVXL

Portola Valley, US · 46 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Anavex Life Sciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral therapeutics for central nervous system disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Rett syndrome, and Fragile X syndrome. Its lead compound is ANAVEX 2-73 (blarcamesine), targeting early Alzheimer's and neurodevelopmental rare diseases.

Founders & leadership

AVAlexandre Vamvakides
Alexandre VamvakidesCo-founder
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Axel PaegerBoard Member (founder)
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Harvey LalachExecutiveHarvey Lalach has over 25 years of experience in project management and business development across public and private companies, with 17 years focused on biotech. He co-founded Anavex Life Sciences in 2006 and served as President and Director for seven years, and later co-founded TheraPten Biosciences in 2016.
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George TidmarshExecutive
TKTerrie Kellmeyer
Terrie KellmeyerInterim Chief Executive Officer
CUChristopher U. Missling
Christopher U. MisslingExecutiveChristopher U. Missling is President and CEO of Anavex Life Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for central nervous system disorders. He holds a PhD in Metallorganic Chemistry and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and has over two decades of experience in biotechnology and financial strategy from prior roles at ImmunoGen, Aventis (now Sanofi), and Deutsche Bank.

Board

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Sean LowryBoard director
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John ChisholmBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2012–2014

▶$10MraisedApr 2014 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher U. MisslingExecutive Officer, Director
  • Athanosios SkarpelosDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$10M
Minimum investment
$106.8K
Sales commissions
$700K
Placement agents
Maxim Group LLC
First sale
Mar 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10KraisedFeb 2012 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean LowryDirector
  • Alexandre VamvakidesExecutive Officer
  • John ChisholmDirector
  • Harvey LalachExecutive Officer, Director
  • George TidmarshExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$10K
Amount sold
$10K
First sale
Feb 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Anavex Life Sciences do?
Anavex Life Sciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral therapeutics for central nervous system disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Rett syndrome, and Fragile X syndrome. Its lead compound is ANAVEX 2-73 (blarcamesine), targeting early Alzheimer's and neurodevelopmental rare diseases.
Who founded Anavex Life Sciences?
Anavex Life Sciences was founded by Alexandre Vamvakides, Axel Paeger.
Who are Anavex Life Sciences's investors?
Anavex Life Sciences's investors include Sofinnova Ventures.
How much funding has Anavex Life Sciences raised?
Anavex Life Sciences has disclosed $10M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Anavex Life Sciences headquartered?
Anavex Life Sciences is headquartered in Portola Valley, US.