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ARCA biopharma

Westminster, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

Oruka is a biopharmaceutical company developing monoclonal antibodies for plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other dermatologic and inflammatory conditions, aiming for high rates of disease clearance with as few as one or two doses per year. Its pipeline includes ORKA-001 and ORKA-002, both in clinical trials for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Founders & leadership

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Michael R. BristowFounder
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Thomas A. KeuerExecutive
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Brian L. SelbyinExecutive
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Patrick M. WheelerExecutive
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Christopher D. OzeroffNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Dan J. MitchellBoard director
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Jean-Francois FormelaBoard director
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Raymond L. WoosleyBoard director
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Linda S. GraisBoard director
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Robert E. ConwayBoard director
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Richard B. BrewerBoard director
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John L. ZabriskieBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$56.5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2011–2015

$51.7MraisedJun 2015 · 14 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher D. OzeroffExecutive Officer
  • Thomas A. KeuerExecutive Officer
  • Raymond L. WoosleyDirector
  • Linda S. GraisDirector
  • Dan J. MitchellDirector
  • Brian L. SelbyExecutive Officer
  • Robert E. ConwayDirector
  • Michael R. BristowExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$51.7M
Amount sold
$51.7M
Sales commissions
$2.6M
Placement agents
MTS Securities, LLC
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$326.2KraisedFeb 2014 · 2 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael R. BristowExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert E. ConwayDirector
  • Linda S. GraisDirector
  • Raymond L. WoosleyDirector
  • Christopher D. OzeroffExecutive Officer
  • Patrick M. WheelerExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$326.2K
Amount sold
$326.2K
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4.5MraisedJan 2012 · 6 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael R. BristowExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard B. BrewerDirector
  • Jean-Francois FormelaDirector
  • Linda GraisDirector
  • Patrick M. WheelerExecutive Officer
  • John L. ZabriskieDirector
  • Burton E. SobelDirector
  • Christopher D. OzeroffExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$4.5M
Amount sold
$4.5M
Sales commissions
$97.5K
Placement agents
Roth Capital Partners LLC
First sale
Dec 2011
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06
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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Frequently asked questions

What does ARCA biopharma do?
Oruka is a biopharmaceutical company developing monoclonal antibodies for plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other dermatologic and inflammatory conditions, aiming for high rates of disease clearance with as few as one or two doses per year. Its pipeline includes ORKA-001 and ORKA-002, both in clinical trials for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
Who founded ARCA biopharma?
ARCA biopharma was founded by Michael R. Bristow.
Who are ARCA biopharma's investors?
ARCA biopharma's investors include Boulder Ventures.
How much funding has ARCA biopharma raised?
ARCA biopharma has disclosed $56.5M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is ARCA biopharma headquartered?
ARCA biopharma is headquartered in Westminster, US.