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Avidity Biosciences

La Jolla, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

Biotech

Founders & leadership

Avidity Biosciences was founded in 2012 by Troy Wilson PhD., JD and P. Kent Hawryluk.

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Troy Wilson PhD., JDCo-founder
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P. Kent HawrylukCo-founder
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Mark E. DavisNamed on SEC filing
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Frank McCormickNamed on SEC filing
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Troy WilsonNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Todd BradyBoard directorDirector of Finance & Investments at Brace Pharma
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Michael Martin PhD.Board director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$527.8M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2014–2024

$400.2MraisedMar 2024 · 45 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Noreen HenigDirector
  • Carsten BoessDirector
  • Troy WilsonDirector
  • Tamar ThompsonDirector
  • Sarah BoyceExecutive Officer, Director
  • Teresa McCarthyExecutive Officer
  • Edward KayeDirector
  • Jean KimDirector
  • W. Michael FlanaganExecutive Officer
  • Arthur LevinExecutive Officer
  • Michael MacLeanExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$400.2M
Amount sold
$400.2M
Sales commissions
$20M
Placement agents
Chardan Capital Markets, LLC, BofA Securities Inc., Leerink Partners LLC, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
First sale
Mar 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$100.5MraisedNov 2019 · 28 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • MICHAEL MARTINDirector
  • TODD BRADYDirector
  • EDWARD KAYEDirector
  • RODERICK WONGDirector
  • NOREEN HENIGDirector
  • TROY WILSONDirector
  • SARAH BOYCEExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$103.8M
Amount sold
$100.5M
Sales commissions
$2.7M
Placement agents
SVB Leerink LLC
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$18MraisedJan 2017 · 21 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Troy Wilson PhD., JDExecutive Officer, Director
  • P. Kent HawrylukExecutive Officer
  • Todd BradyDirector
  • Michael Martin PhD.Director
Offering amount
$23.3M
Amount sold
$18M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$9.1MraisedFeb 2014 · 36 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark E. DavisDirector
  • Frank McCormickDirector
  • P. Kent HawrylukExecutive Officer
  • Troy WilsonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$9.1M
Amount sold
$9.1M
First sale
Jan 2014
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Avidity Biosciences?
Avidity Biosciences was founded by Troy Wilson PhD., JD, P. Kent Hawryluk in 2012.
Who are Avidity Biosciences's investors?
Avidity Biosciences's investors include Brace Pharma, Frazier Life Sciences.
How much funding has Avidity Biosciences raised?
Avidity Biosciences has disclosed $527.8M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Avidity Biosciences headquartered?
Avidity Biosciences is headquartered in La Jolla, US.