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Aro Biotherapeutics

Philadelphia, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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Aro Biotherapeutics develops tissue-targeted genetic medicines using a proprietary protein technology called Centyrins. The company builds a wholly-owned pipeline of Centyrin-based therapeutic candidates and partners with industry to enable tissue-specific targeting of therapeutics across a range of diseases.

Founders & leadership

Aro Biotherapeutics was founded in 2017 by Karyn O'Neil and Susan Dillon.

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Karyn O'NeilCo-founder
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Susan DilloninCo-founder · Board ChairSusan Dillon earned a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Thomas Jefferson University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Immunology at Duke University. She held multiple leadership roles at Centocor and Janssen Research & Development from 2001 to 2017, including Global Therapeutic Area Head for immunology, overseeing discovery and development of immunology therapeutics, before co-founding Aro Biotherapeutics.
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Mark V. LaurenziNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Elizabeth AndersonBoard director
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Bruce PeacockBoard directorOperating Partner at Agent Capital

Investors · 7

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$164.4M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2019–2023

$24MraisedDec 2022 · 12 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher MirabelliDirector
  • Susan B DillonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott GreenbergExecutive Officer
  • Karyn O'NeilExecutive Officer, Director
  • Marten SteenDirector
  • Bruce PeacockDirector
  • Elizabeth AndersonDirector
  • Daniel JanseDirector
  • Mark LaurenziExecutive Officer
  • Kevin RaidyDirector
  • Mittie DoyleExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$100M
Amount sold
$24M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$90.3MraisedDec 2021 · 14 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott GreenbergExecutive Officer
  • Jess LiftonDirector
  • Marten SteenDirector
  • Kevin RaidyDirector
  • Christopher MirabelliDirector
  • Daniel JanseDirector
  • Elizabeth AndersonDirector
  • Mark LaurenziExecutive Officer
  • Karyn O'NeilExecutive Officer, Director
  • Susan B DillonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bruce PeacockDirector
Offering amount
$90.3M
Amount sold
$90.3M
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$5MraisedJan 2020 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bruce PeacockDirector
  • Mark LaurenziExecutive Officer
  • Karyn O'NeilExecutive Officer, Director
  • Susan B DillonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Elizabeth AndersonDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Dec 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$3.5MraisedApr 2019 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Susan B DillonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Karyn O'NeilExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark V. LaurenziExecutive Officer
  • Elizabeth AndersonDirector
  • Bruce PeacockDirector
Offering amount
$4.9M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
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 Aro Biotherapeutics do?
Aro Biotherapeutics develops tissue-targeted genetic medicines using a proprietary protein technology called Centyrins. The company builds a wholly-owned pipeline of Centyrin-based therapeutic candidates and partners with industry to enable tissue-specific targeting of therapeutics across a range of diseases.
Who founded Aro Biotherapeutics?
Aro Biotherapeutics was founded by Karyn O'Neil, Susan Dillon in 2017.
Who are Aro Biotherapeutics's investors?
Aro Biotherapeutics's investors include Avego BioScience Capital, HealthCap, Agent Capital, Biotechnology Value Fund, Cowen Healthcare Investments, Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Northpond Ventures.
How much funding has Aro Biotherapeutics raised?
Aro Biotherapeutics has disclosed $164.4M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Aro Biotherapeutics headquartered?
Aro Biotherapeutics is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.