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Azafaros

Leiden, NL · 12 known investors

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Azafaros is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small-molecule therapies for severe rare genetic metabolic disorders, including GM1/GM2 gangliosidoses, Niemann-Pick type C disease, and other conditions. The company's lead program, nizubaglustat, is currently in Phase 3 trials.

Founders & leadership

HA
Hans AertsProfessor
HOHermen Overkleeft
Hermen OverkleeftProfessor
SV
Stan van BoeckelProfessor

Investors · 12

Also in the syndicate · 5

BioGeneration Ventures (BGV)Forbion GrowthleadForbion VenturesSchroders CapitalSeroba

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountSeries BMay 2025 · 5 sources

    Forbion Growth (lead), Jeito Capital (lead), BioGeneration Ventures (BGV), Forbion Ventures, Pictet Group, Schroders Capital, Seroba

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Frequently asked questions

What does Azafaros do?
Azafaros is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small-molecule therapies for severe rare genetic metabolic disorders, including GM1/GM2 gangliosidoses, Niemann-Pick type C disease, and other conditions. The company's lead program, nizubaglustat, is currently in Phase 3 trials.
Who founded Azafaros?
Azafaros was founded by Hans Aerts, Hermen Overkleeft, Stan van Boeckel.
Who are Azafaros's investors?
Azafaros's investors include BioGeneration Ventures, BioMedPartners, Forbion, Jeito Capital, Pictet Group, Asahi Kasei Corporate Venture Capital, Seroba Life Sciences.
Where is Azafaros headquartered?
Azafaros is headquartered in Leiden, NL.