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Avicenna Biosciences

Durham, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Founders & leadership

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Pieter BurgerExecutivePieter Burger is Co-founder and VP of Informatics at Avicenna Biosciences, where he applies computational methods—including molecular modeling, free energy calculations, molecular dynamics, and machine learning—to drug discovery and optimization. His research focuses on understanding how data quality and representation influence the reliability of computational predictions in medicinal chemistry.
TKThomas Kaiser
Thomas KaiserExecutiveThomas Kaiser trained in biochemistry, mathematics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, artificial intelligence, and clinical medicine. He is an executive officer and director at Avicenna Biosciences, a biotechnology company developing therapeutics.

Board

CMChristopher Meldrum
Christopher MeldrumBoard directorEntrepreneur In Residence, DCVC Bio at DCVC Bio
JHJohn Hamer
John HamerBoard directorManaging Partner, DCVC Bio at DCVC (Data Collective)
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Dennis LangerBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$17.6M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2020–2024

▶$70.7KraisedOct 2025 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pieter BurgerExecutive Officer, Director
  • John HamerDirector
  • Dennis LangerDirector
  • Thomas KaiserExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher MeldrumExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$70.7K
Amount sold
$70.7K
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6MraisedJul 2024 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pieter BurgerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher MeldrumExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas KaiserExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dennis LangerDirector
  • John HamerDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$6M
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6MraisedFeb 2024 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John HamerDirector
  • Christopher MeldrumExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas KaiserExecutive Officer, Director
  • Pieter BurgerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dennis LangerDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$6M
First sale
Nov 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedDec 2022 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dennis LangerDirector
  • John HamerDirector
  • Pieter BurgerDirector
  • Thomas KaiserExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher MeldrumExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Apr 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.5MraisedSep 2020 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pieter BurgerDirector
  • Christopher MeldrumExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas KaiserDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
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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What does Avicenna Biosciences do?
BioCentury provides news, analysis, and data covering the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Who are Avicenna Biosciences's investors?
Avicenna Biosciences's investors include DCVC Bio.
How much funding has Avicenna Biosciences raised?
Avicenna Biosciences has disclosed $17.6M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Avicenna Biosciences headquartered?
Avicenna Biosciences is headquartered in Durham, US.