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Bonum Therapeutics

Seattle, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 20 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Bonum Therapeutics develops antibody-controlled protein therapeutics that remain inactive until bound to their target, using a sensor-domain mechanism to deliver regulated, targeted activity. Its pipeline focuses on antibody-controlled cytokines for cancer treatment, with potential applications in autoimmune disease, metabolic disorders, and pain management.

Founders & leadership

Bonum Therapeutics was founded in 2021 by John Mulligan.

JMJohn Mulligan
John MulliganinFounder and CEOHe has held scientific and leadership roles at multiple drug discovery and synthetic biology companies, including Darwin Molecular (where he contributed to target identification using human genetics and an osteoporosis drug target that led to Amgen's approved Evenity), Glycostasis (where he developed glucose-responsive insulin technology), and Good Therapeutics (where he served as CEO and invented core technology before its acquisition by Roche in 2022).
NPNeela Patel
Neela PatelinCBOExecutive Officer of Bonum Therapeutics, which develops antibody-controlled protein therapeutics for cancer and other diseases. Patel has experience in business development, including collaborations and licensing, and a track record in drug discovery and strategic planning.
DHDiane Hollenbaugh
Diane HollenbaughinCSO

Board

SBSamuel Bjork
Samuel BjorkinBoard directorPartner at Digitalis Ventures
MSMonique Schiersing
Monique SchiersinginBoard directorSenior Investment Director at Roche Venture Fund
JMJohn McKearn
John McKearnin𝕏Board directorSenior Advisor at RiverVest Venture Partners, focused on early-stage biotech
KHKarl Handelsman
Karl Handelsmanin𝕏Board directorInvestor at Codon Capital
NWNicholas Walrod
Nicholas WalrodinBoard of Directors2022–2026Managing Partner at American Century Private Investments
MM
Mitchell MutzinBoard director
GAGaurav Aggarwal
Gaurav AggarwalinBoard directorManaging Director at Vivo Capital
SB
Samuel BlackmanBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$73.1M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2026

$26.9MraisedApr 2026 · 8 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Samuel BjorkDirector
  • Monique SchiersingDirector
  • Neela PatelExecutive Officer
  • John McKearnDirector
  • Diane HollenbaughExecutive Officer
  • Samuel BlackmanDirector
  • John MulliganExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Karl HandelsmanDirector
  • Nicholas WalrodDirector
  • Mitchell MutzDirector
  • Gaurav AggarwalDirector
Offering amount
$32.3M
Amount sold
$26.9M
First sale
Apr 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$45MraisedNov 2022 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Karl HandelsmanDirector
  • John MulliganExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Nicholas WalrodDirector
  • Monique SchiersingDirector
  • John McKearnDirector
  • Samuel BjorkDirector
  • Diane HollenbaughExecutive Officer
  • Neela PatelExecutive Officer
  • Mitchell MutzDirector
Offering amount
$93M
Amount sold
$45M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.2MraisedDec 2021 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Karl HandelsmanDirector
  • Diane HollenbaughExecutive Officer
  • Neela PatelExecutive Officer
  • John McKearnDirector
  • Monique SchiersingDirector
  • Nicholas WalrodDirector
  • John MulliganExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$3.6M
Amount sold
$1.2M
First sale
Dec 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
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 Bonum Therapeutics do?
Bonum Therapeutics develops antibody-controlled protein therapeutics that remain inactive until bound to their target, using a sensor-domain mechanism to deliver regulated, targeted activity. Its pipeline focuses on antibody-controlled cytokines for cancer treatment, with potential applications in autoimmune disease, metabolic disorders, and pain management.
Who founded Bonum Therapeutics?
Bonum Therapeutics was founded by John Mulligan in 2021.
Who are Bonum Therapeutics's investors?
Bonum Therapeutics's investors include RiverVest Venture Partners, Roche Venture Fund, Vivo Capital, 3x5 Partners, Codon Capital, Digitalis Ventures.
How much funding has Bonum Therapeutics raised?
Bonum Therapeutics has disclosed $73.1M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Bonum Therapeutics headquartered?
Bonum Therapeutics is headquartered in Seattle, US.