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aTYR PHARMA

NASDAQ: ATYR

San Diego, US · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

aTyr is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies derived from tRNA synthetase biology to treat fibrosis and inflammation, with its lead candidate efzofitimod in clinical trials for interstitial lung disease. The company leverages a proprietary discovery platform targeting immune-mediated disorders in pulmonary and systemic conditions.

Founders & leadership

PSPaul Schimmel
Paul SchimmelNon-Management DirectorInvestor at Cardinal Partners
JD
John D. MendleinExecutive
DW
David WeinerExecutive
FC
Frederic ChereauExecutive

Board

ANAmir Nashat
Amir Nashatin𝕏Non-Management DirectorEntrepreneur partner at Polaris Partners focused on healthcare investing and portfolio company executive roles
AS
Akkaraju SrinivasNon-Management Director
JC
James C. BlairNon-Management Director
JKJohn K. Clarke
John K. ClarkeinNon-Management DirectorManaging Partner at Cardinal Partners
EP
Ed PenhoetNon-Management Director
KF
Kathryn FalbergNon-Management Director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$122.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2017

$45.8MraisedSep 2017 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeffrey S. HatfieldDirector
  • John D. MendleinExecutive Officer, Director
  • John T. BlakeExecutive Officer
  • Amir H. Nashat, Sc.D.Director
  • Sanjay S. ShuklaExecutive Officer
  • Mark GoldbergDirector
  • Sanuj K. RavindranExecutive Officer
  • Nancy D. KruegerExecutive Officer
  • John K. ClarkeDirector
  • Paul SchimmelDirector
  • Srini AkkarajuDirector
  • Timothy P. CoughlinDirector
  • James C. BlairDirector
Offering amount
$45.8M
Amount sold
$45.8M
Sales commissions
$2.8M
Placement agents
Piper Jaffray & Co.
First sale
Aug 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$76.3MraisedApr 2015 · 42 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Amir NashatDirector
  • Paul SchimmelDirector
  • Akkaraju SrinivasDirector
  • John D. MendleinExecutive Officer, Director
  • David WeinerExecutive Officer
  • Ed PenhoetDirector
  • Frederic ChereauExecutive Officer
  • Kathryn FalbergDirector
  • James C. BlairDirector
  • John K. ClarkeDirector
Offering amount
$76.3M
Amount sold
$76.3M
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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 aTYR PHARMA do?
aTyr is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies derived from tRNA synthetase biology to treat fibrosis and inflammation, with its lead candidate efzofitimod in clinical trials for interstitial lung disease. The company leverages a proprietary discovery platform targeting immune-mediated disorders in pulmonary and systemic conditions.
Who founded aTYR PHARMA?
aTYR PHARMA was founded by Paul Schimmel.
Who are aTYR PHARMA's investors?
aTYR PHARMA's investors include Cardinal Partners, EcoR1 Capital, Sofinnova Ventures, Domain Partners, Polaris Partners, Samsara BioCapital.
How much funding has aTYR PHARMA raised?
aTYR PHARMA has disclosed $122.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is aTYR PHARMA headquartered?
aTYR PHARMA is headquartered in San Diego, US.