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Arpeggio Bio

YC S19

Boulder, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 20 employees · 8 known investors

Arpeggio Bio develops pharmaceutical drugs that target transcription factors using artificial intelligence and RNA-sequencing technology, with lead programs in development for melanoma treatment and rare disease applications.

Also known as Arpeggio Biosciences

BiotechHealthtechGenomicsDrug discoveryUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

Arpeggio Bio was founded in 2018 by Joey Azofeifa and Joseph G. Azofeifa.

JAJoey Azofeifa
Joey AzofeifainFounder & CEO2019–202630 Under 30 2020
JG
Joseph G. AzofeifaCo-founder
LN
Laura NorrisExecutive
TR
Timothy ReadExecutive
EM
Eric MartinExecutive

Board

AM
Amit MehtaBoard director

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$46.4M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2019–2025

$20MraisedNov 2025 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Timothy ReadExecutive Officer
  • Laura NorrisExecutive Officer
  • David AllisonDirector
  • Joseph G. AzofeifaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mira ChaurushiyaDirector
  • Samuel KintzDirector
  • Aaron RoystonDirector
Offering amount
$35.3M
Amount sold
$20M
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4MraisedMar 2025 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Amit MehtaDirector
  • Timothy ReadExecutive Officer, Director
  • Laura NorrisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joseph G. AzofeifaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.6M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Mar 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$20.2MraisedSep 2022 · 28 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Amit MehtaDirector
  • Laura NorrisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joseph G. AzofeifaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Timothy ReadExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric MartinExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$20.3M
Amount sold
$20.2M
First sale
Aug 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2MraisedSep 2019 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joseph G. AzofeifaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Timothy ReadDirector, Promoter
  • Joe McMahonDirector
  • Daniel WeaverPromoter
  • Robin D. Dowell-DeenPromoter
  • Laura NorrisExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Colorado, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$125KraisedAug 2019 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Laura NorrisExecutive Officer
  • Robin D. Dowell-DeenPromoter
  • Daniel WeaverPromoter
  • Timothy ReadDirector, Promoter
  • Joseph G. AzofeifaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Joe McMahonDirector
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$125K
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Colorado, 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 Arpeggio Bio do?
Arpeggio Bio develops pharmaceutical drugs that target transcription factors using artificial intelligence and RNA-sequencing technology, with lead programs in development for melanoma treatment and rare disease applications.
Who founded Arpeggio Bio?
Arpeggio Bio was founded by Joey Azofeifa, Joseph G. Azofeifa in 2018.
Who are Arpeggio Bio's investors?
Arpeggio Bio's investors include Fifty Years, FundersClub, Tau Ventures, venBio Partners, Y Combinator, BoxOne Ventures, venBio Global Strategic, Westlake Village BioPartners.
How much funding has Arpeggio Bio raised?
Arpeggio Bio has disclosed $46.4M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Arpeggio Bio headquartered?
Arpeggio Bio is headquartered in Boulder, US.