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Averna Therapeutics

Watertown, US · Founded 2022 · 62 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Averna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing therapeutics. The page is a team bio profiling its CEO and board member.

Founders & leadership

RMRichard Morris
Richard MorrisinChief Financial OfficerRichard Morris serves as Chief Financial Officer of Averna Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing therapeutics. He has held senior financial leadership roles in pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
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Thomas M. BarnesCEO & Board Member

Board

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Roy AmariglioBoard director
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Nick OlseninMember Board of DirectorsPrincipal at Innovation Endeavors
SSStephen Squinto
Stephen SquintoinBoard directorVenture Partner at OrbiMed
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Michal SilverberginBoard directorManaging Director at Novartis Venture Fund
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Raju PrasadBoard director
TZTal Zaks
Tal ZaksinExecutive ChairmanPartner at OrbiMed
HCHenry Chen
Henry CheninBoard directorManaging Partner at Delos Capital
DMDylan Morris
Dylan Morrisin𝕏Board DirectorManaging Director at Insight Partners

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$85M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

$85MraisedMar 2026 · 13 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Thomas BarnesDirector, Executive Officer
  • Roy AmariglioDirector
  • Nick OlsenDirector
  • Stephen SquintoDirector
  • Richard MorrisExecutive Officer
  • Michal SilverbergDirector
  • Raju PrasadDirector
  • Tal ZaksDirector, Executive Officer
  • Henry ChenDirector
  • Dylan MorrisDirector
Offering amount
$85M
Amount sold
$85M
First sale
Apr 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
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 Averna Therapeutics do?
Averna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing therapeutics. The page is a team bio profiling its CEO and board member.
Who are Averna Therapeutics's investors?
Averna Therapeutics's investors include Deep Insight, Delos Capital, Novartis Venture Fund, OrbiMed.
How much funding has Averna Therapeutics raised?
Averna Therapeutics has disclosed $85M raised across 1 round.
Where is Averna Therapeutics headquartered?
Averna Therapeutics is headquartered in Watertown, US.