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Antiva Biosciences

Redwood City, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 19 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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Antiva Biosciences develops a topical therapeutic for women with high-risk HPV infection and pre-cancerous cervical lesions, utilizing antiviral prodrug chemistry. The company targets an unmet clinical need where no approved therapeutic options currently exist.

Founders & leadership

Antiva Biosciences was founded in 2012 by Karl Y. Hostetler.

KYKarl Y. Hostetler
Karl Y. HostetlerinFounderKarl Y. Hostetler is an Executive Officer and Director at Antiva Biosciences. He holds board certifications in internal medicine and endocrinology & metabolism, and has expertise in medicinal chemistry, translational research, and antiviral drug discovery.
GMGail Maderis
Gail MaderisinChairman of the Board
KBKristine Ball
Kristine BallinChief Executive OfficerShe previously led Soteria Biotherapeutics as CEO and served as chief financial officer at Menlo Therapeutics, Relypsa, and KAI Pharmaceuticals, where she also held corporate strategy responsibilities. Her board service includes Oruka Therapeutics, Atreca, and Forty Seven.
ECElaine Chien
Elaine ChieninChief Medical Officer
SW
Sarah WalterinSVP Nonclinical Development and Global Health Strategy
RGRaju Gadiraju
Raju GadirajuinChief Technical Officer2024–2025
JS
John SaywardExecutive

Board

BRBeni Rovinski
Beni RovinskiinBoard directorManaging Director at Lumira Ventures
FS
Florencia SegalBoard director
BG
Brian GoodmaninMember Board of Directors2023–2025Partner at MPM BioImpact
WHWende Hutton
Wende Huttonin𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Canaan Partners
DKDavid Kabakoff
David KabakoffBoard directorExecutive Partner, Private Equity at Sofinnova Ventures

Investors · 10

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$95.7M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2014–2023

$38.5MraisedOct 2024 · 21 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Clifford SamuelDirector
  • Beni RovinskiDirector
  • Florencia SegalDirector
  • Gail MaderisDirector
  • Kristine BallExecutive Officer, Director
  • Elaine ChienExecutive Officer
  • Brian GoodmanDirector
  • Wende HuttonDirector
  • Sarah WalterExecutive Officer
  • Raju GadirajuExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$53M
Amount sold
$38.5M
First sale
Apr 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$15.6MraisedNov 2021 · 20 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gail MaderisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Clifford SamuelDirector
  • Oranee DanielsExecutive Officer
  • Steven JamesDirector
  • Benjamin RovinskiDirector
  • Raju GadirajuExecutive Officer
  • Sarah WalterExecutive Officer
  • Jenny YipDirector
  • Wende HuttonDirector
  • Vinzenz PloererDirector
  • David KabakoffDirector
Offering amount
$31M
Amount sold
$15.6M
First sale
Oct 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$15MraisedJul 2018 · 8 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven P. JamesDirector
  • David Kabakoff, Ph.D.Director
  • Raju Gadiraju, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • Michael D. CannonDirector
  • Wende S. HuttonDirector
  • Vinzenz PloererDirector
  • Gail MaderisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Oranee DanielsExecutive Officer
  • Benjamin RovinskiDirector
  • Ting JiaDirector
  • Sarah WalterExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
Jul 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$14.7MraisedAug 2017 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Wendee S. HuttonDirector
  • Sarah WalterExecutive Officer
  • Benjamin RovinskiDirector
  • Raju Gadiraju, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • Steven P. JamesDirector
  • David KabakoffDirector
  • Vinzenz PloererDirector
  • Gail MaderisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Oranee DanielsExecutive Officer
  • Michael D. CannonDirector
Offering amount
$25.9M
Amount sold
$14.7M
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$8.9MraisedJun 2015 · 26 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven JamesDirector
  • Wende HuttonDirector
  • John SaywardExecutive Officer
  • Michael CannonDirector
  • David KabakoffDirector
  • William RespessDirector
Offering amount
$16M
Amount sold
$8.9M
Proceeds to insiders
$18.3K
First sale
May 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.7MraisedDec 2014 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael J. SullivanExecutive Officer
  • Michael D. CannonDirector
  • Karl Y. HostetlerExecutive Officer, Director
  • John W. SaywardExecutive Officer
  • William L. RespessDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$1.7M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Dec 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.1MraisedJul 2014 · 14 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael J. SullivanExecutive Officer
  • Karl Y. HostetlerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael D. CannonDirector
  • William L. RespessDirector
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Jun 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Antiva Biosciences went on to found or lead other companies.

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Yuva Bioscences3 shared keywordsYuva Biosciences develops and licenses Y100, a cosmetic active ingredient that enhances mitochondrial health to reduce visible signs of aging for use in skincare and haircare products.
Therivabio3 shared keywordsTheriva Biologics is a clinical-stage company developing therapeutics for cancer and related diseases, including an oncolytic adenovirus platform (VCN-01) and enzyme-based candidates for gastrointestinal and systemic conditions (SYN-004, SYN-020). It is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company (NYSE American: TOVX) focused on areas of high unmet medical need.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Antiva Biosciences do?
Antiva Biosciences develops a topical therapeutic for women with high-risk HPV infection and pre-cancerous cervical lesions, utilizing antiviral prodrug chemistry. The company targets an unmet clinical need where no approved therapeutic options currently exist.
Who founded Antiva Biosciences?
Antiva Biosciences was founded by Karl Y. Hostetler in 2012.
Who are Antiva Biosciences's investors?
Antiva Biosciences's investors include Adjuvant Capital, Brace Pharma, Canaan Partners, Lumira Ventures, MPM BioImpact, OUP (Osage University Partners), Sofinnova Ventures, Gaingels and 2 more.
How much funding has Antiva Biosciences raised?
Antiva Biosciences has disclosed $95.7M raised across 7 rounds.
Where is Antiva Biosciences headquartered?
Antiva Biosciences is headquartered in Redwood City, US.