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BioNTech

Mainz, DE · Founded 2008 · 7 known investors

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BioNTech is a biotechnology company developing immunotherapies that use the body's immune system, combining multiple therapeutic modalities and biological targets to treat cancer, infectious diseases, and other serious conditions. It operates globally in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry.

Founders & leadership

BioNTech was founded in 2008 by Ozlem Tureci and Ugur Sahin.

OTOzlem Tureci
Ozlem TureciCo-founder
USUgur Sahin
Ugur SahinChief Executive Officer & Co-FounderFounder and CEO of BioNTech, Ugur Sahin is a medical doctor with a background in scientific research and a focus on translating research into therapeutic applications across oncology and infectious disease.
SPSierk Poetting
Sierk PoettingChief Operating Officer
SMSean Marett
Sean MarettChief Business and Commercial Officer2012–2024
RRRyan Richardson
Ryan RichardsonExecutive Board Member, Chief Strategy Officer2018–2025Ryan Richardson has held senior healthcare leadership roles spanning more than two decades, including Chief Strategy Officer of BioNTech from 2018 to 2025, where he led corporate development through the company's Nasdaq IPO and financing rounds supporting its COVID-19 and oncology programs. He has advised multiple biotech companies, chaired Instadeep, and serves on the board of Autolus Therapeutics.
UŞUğur Şahin
Uğur ŞahinChief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
ÖT
Özlem TüreciFounder

Board

CHChristoph Huber
Christoph HuberCo-Founder / Board Member2008–2024Advisory Board at Onsight Ventures
MMMichael Motschmann
Michael MotschmannBoard directorManaging Partner at MIG Capital AG
HJ
Helmut JeggleBoard director
UW
Ulrich WandschneiderBoard director

Investors · 7

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$400M disclosed across 2 of 6 rounds · 2019–2026

▶$150MraisedApr 2022 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ryan RichardsonExecutive Officer
  • Ugur SahinExecutive Officer
  • Michael MotschmannDirector
  • Sierk PoettingExecutive Officer
  • Christoph HuberDirector
  • Jens HolsteinExecutive Officer
  • Ozlem TureciExecutive Officer
  • Ulrich WandschneiderDirector
  • Sean MarettExecutive Officer
  • Helmut JeggleDirector
Offering amount
$150M
Amount sold
$150M
First sale
Apr 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Germany
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$250MraisedSep 2020 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sierk PoettingExecutive Officer
  • Sean MarettExecutive Officer
  • Ulrich WandschneiderDirector
  • Christoph HuberDirector
  • Ozlem TureciExecutive Officer
  • Michael MotschmannDirector
  • Ugur SahinExecutive Officer
  • Helmut JeggleDirector
  • Ryan RichardsonExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$250M
Amount sold
$250M
First sale
Sep 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Germany
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 BioNTech do?
BioNTech is a biotechnology company developing immunotherapies that use the body's immune system, combining multiple therapeutic modalities and biological targets to treat cancer, infectious diseases, and other serious conditions. It operates globally in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry.
Who founded BioNTech?
BioNTech was founded by Ozlem Tureci, Ugur Sahin in 2008.
Who are BioNTech's investors?
BioNTech's investors include HM Venture Partners, Manta Ray Ventures, MIG Capital AG, Onsight Ventures, Pfizer Venture Investments, Salvia, Andreessen Horowitz.
How much funding has BioNTech raised?
BioNTech has disclosed $400M raised across 2 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is BioNTech headquartered?
BioNTech is headquartered in Mainz, DE.