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Aprea

Doylestown, US · 3 known investors

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Aprea Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel cancer therapies targeting DNA damage response pathways to treat solid tumors including ovarian, colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers. The company's lead programs are APR-1051, a WEE1 kinase inhibitor, and ATRN-119, an ATR inhibitor, both in clinical development.

Founders & leadership

JPJohn P. Hamill
John P. HamillinSr. VP and Chief Financial OfficerJohn P. Hamill is an Executive Officer at Aprea Therapeutics with over 30 years of corporate finance experience across startup biotechnology firms and multinational pharmaceutical, clinical research, and specialty chemical companies, including roles as CFO/COO directing financial and investor relations functions for public and private organizations.
OGOren Gilad
Oren GiladinChief Executive Officer, PresidentOren Gilad is Chief Executive Officer and President of Aprea Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cancer therapeutics that target DNA damage response pathways. He previously founded and served as President and CEO of Atrin Pharmaceuticals, which was acquired by Aprea, and has published research and authored patent applications in oncology.

Board

JB
Jean-Pierre BizzariBoard director
GG
Gabriela GruiaBoard director
RP
Rifat PamukcuBoard director
BS
Bernd SeizingerBoard director
MD
Marc DueyBoard director
JB
John B. HennemanBoard director
MG
Michael GrissingerBoard director
RP
Richard PetersBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

$3.1MraisedDec 2025 · 8 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John P. HamillExecutive Officer
  • Jean-Pierre BizzariDirector
  • Gabriela GruiaDirector
  • Rifat PamukcuDirector
  • Bernd SeizingerDirector
  • Marc DueyDirector
  • John B. HennemanDirector
  • Oren GiladExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael GrissingerDirector
  • Richard PetersDirector
Offering amount
$5.8M
Amount sold
$3.1M
Sales commissions
$210K
Placement agents
Maxim Group LLC
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.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2023$862.2K

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Aprea do?
Aprea Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel cancer therapies targeting DNA damage response pathways to treat solid tumors including ovarian, colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers. The company's lead programs are APR-1051, a WEE1 kinase inhibitor, and ATRN-119, an ATR inhibitor, both in clinical development.
Who are Aprea's investors?
Aprea's investors include 5AM Ventures, HealthCap, Versant Ventures.
How much funding has Aprea raised?
Aprea has disclosed $3.1M raised across 1 round.
Where is Aprea headquartered?
Aprea is headquartered in Doylestown, US.