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Aragon Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, US · Founded 2009 · 3 known investors

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Developing nuclear receptor-targeting drugs for hormone-resistant cancers; acquired by Johnson & Johnson in August 2013 for up to $1B.

Founders & leadership

Aragon Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2009 by Richard A. Heyman.

RARichard A. Heyman
Richard A. HeymanFounder · President and CEO2009–2013Venture Partner at ARCH Venture Partners
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Angie YouExecutive
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Isan ChenExecutive

Board

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Carl GordonBoard director
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Peter SvennilsonBoard director
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Carol GallagherBoard director
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Leo GuthartBoard director
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Brett ZbarBoard director

Investors · 3

Aisling CapitalreportedNew York

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$37.7M disclosed across 1 round · 2012

▶$37.7MraisedMar 2012 · 7 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Carl GordonDirector
  • Peter SvennilsonDirector
  • Carol GallagherDirector
  • Leo GuthartDirector
  • Richard A. HeymanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Angie YouExecutive Officer
  • Brett ZbarDirector
  • Isan ChenExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$42M
Amount sold
$37.7M
First sale
Feb 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2009
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 Aragon Pharmaceuticals do?
Developing nuclear receptor-targeting drugs for hormone-resistant cancers; acquired by Johnson & Johnson in August 2013 for up to $1B.
Who founded Aragon Pharmaceuticals?
Aragon Pharmaceuticals was founded by Richard A. Heyman in 2009.
Who are Aragon Pharmaceuticals's investors?
Aragon Pharmaceuticals's investors include The Column Group, Aisling Capital, OrbiMed.
How much funding has Aragon Pharmaceuticals raised?
Aragon Pharmaceuticals has disclosed $37.7M raised across 1 round.
Where is Aragon Pharmaceuticals headquartered?
Aragon Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in San Diego, US.