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Arrakis Therapeutics

Cambridge, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 53 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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Arrakis Therapeutics develops RNA-targeted small-molecule (rSM) medicines, working independently and with partners to create drug candidates aimed at the root causes of disease. Its pipeline includes a candidate for Type 1 Myotonic Dystrophy (DM1), a form of muscular dystrophy.

Founders & leadership

Arrakis Therapeutics was founded in 2015 by Michael Gilman and Mark DeLong.

MGMichael Gilman
Michael GilmanCo-founder · Chairperson
MDMark DeLong
Mark DeLongCEO
DNDavid Neafus
David NeafusCFO2017–2020David Neafus is an executive officer at Arrakis Therapeutics who has held CFO roles at numerous companies across biotechnology, technology, and manufacturing sectors, with experience in financing, M&A, and public offerings.
RC
Russell C. PetterExecutive

Board

CCColleen Cuffaro
Colleen CuffaroBoard directorAdvisory Board; Partner, Canaan Partners at Blackbird Bioventures
AEAlan E. Walts
Alan E. WaltsBoard ObserverVenture Partner at Advent Life Sciences
RPRaj Parekh
Raj ParekhBoard directorGeneral Partner at Advent Life Sciences
CG
Carolyn GreenBoard director

Investors · 9

venBio Partnerslisted by venBio PartnersSan Francisco

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$28.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2017–2019

▶$15MraisedApr 2019 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nikola TrbovicDirector
  • Raj ParekhDirector
  • Michael GilmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jakob LovenDirector
  • Richard GasterDirector
  • Colleen CuffaroDirector
Offering amount
$75M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
Apr 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$13.2MraisedMar 2017 · 8 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Colleen CuffaroDirector
  • Michael GilmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Carolyn GreenDirector
  • Alan E. WaltsDirector
  • David NeafusExecutive Officer
  • Raj ParekhDirector
  • Russell C. PetterExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$41.2M
Amount sold
$13.2M
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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 Arrakis Therapeutics do?
Arrakis Therapeutics develops RNA-targeted small-molecule (rSM) medicines, working independently and with partners to create drug candidates aimed at the root causes of disease. Its pipeline includes a candidate for Type 1 Myotonic Dystrophy (DM1), a form of muscular dystrophy.
Who founded Arrakis Therapeutics?
Arrakis Therapeutics was founded by Michael Gilman, Mark DeLong in 2015.
Who are Arrakis Therapeutics's investors?
Arrakis Therapeutics's investors include Canaan Partners, Pfizer Ventures, Advent Life Sciences, HBM Healthcare Investments, HBM Partners, Nextech Invest, OUP (Osage University Partners), Pfizer Venture Investments and 1 more.
How much funding has Arrakis Therapeutics raised?
Arrakis Therapeutics has disclosed $28.2M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Arrakis Therapeutics headquartered?
Arrakis Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, US.