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Calimmune

Acquired

Tucson, US · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Acquired by CSL Behring August 2017 · $91M ($91 million upfront plus up to $325 million in milestone payments) · source ↗

Calimmune was a Tucson-based biotech founded in 2006 from David Baltimore's research that developed ex vivo gene- and stem-cell-therapy technologies, including an HIV treatment (CAL-1) and a sickle-cell/beta-thalassemia therapy (CAL-H).

Founders & leadership

LBLouis Breton
Louis BretonCo-founder
DBDavid Baltimore, Ph.D.
David Baltimore, Ph.D.Co-founder
BR
Bhavin RavalExecutive

Board

PKPeter Kolchinsky
Peter KolchinskyBoard directorManaging Partner at RA Capital
JF
Jon Faiz Kayyem, Ph.D.Board director
HA
Harry A. GeorgeBoard director
DH
David H. Donabedian, Ph.D.Board director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$15.9MraisedMay 2015 · 51 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter KolchinskyDirector
  • Jon Faiz Kayyem, Ph.D.Director
  • Louis BretonExecutive Officer, Director
  • David Baltimore, Ph.D.Director
  • Harry A. GeorgeDirector
  • Bhavin RavalExecutive Officer
  • David H. Donabedian, Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$16M
Amount sold
$15.9M
First sale
May 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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

What does Calimmune do?
Calimmune was a Tucson-based biotech founded in 2006 from David Baltimore's research that developed ex vivo gene- and stem-cell-therapy technologies, including an HIV treatment (CAL-1) and a sickle-cell/beta-thalassemia therapy (CAL-H).
Who founded Calimmune?
Calimmune was founded by Louis Breton, David Baltimore, Ph.D..
Who are Calimmune's investors?
Calimmune's investors include Cycad Group LLC, RA Capital, Alexandria.
How much funding has Calimmune raised?
Calimmune has disclosed $15.9M raised across 1 round.
Where is Calimmune headquartered?
Calimmune is headquartered in Tucson, US.