Calithera Biosciences
South San Francisco, US · Founded 2010 · 25 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Calithera Biosciences was founded in 2010 by Susan M. Molineaux.
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Susan M. MolineauxinFounder · President and Chief Executive OfficerSusan M. Molineaux co-founded Calithera Biosciences in 2010 and serves as President and CEO. She previously co-founded Proteolix in 2003, where she held senior scientific and leadership roles and led development of the proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib; Proteolix was acquired by Onyx Pharmaceuticals in 2009. Molineaux holds a B.S. in Biology from Smith College, a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University.
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William WaddillinSr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer2014–2016
Board
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Jean M. GeorgeBoard director
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Deepa PakianathanBoard director
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Ralph E. ChristoffersenBoard director
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Jonathan DrachmanBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$16M disclosed across 1 round · 2014
▶$16MraisedJul 2014 · 19 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$16MraisedJul 2014 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Susan M. MolineauxExecutive Officer, Director
- Jean M. GeorgeDirector
- William WaddillExecutive Officer
- Deepa PakianathanDirector
- Jonathan DrachmanDirector
- Ralph E. ChristoffersenDirector
- Offering amount
- $30M
- Amount sold
- $16M
- First sale
- Jul 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2010
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Calithera Biosciences?
- Calithera Biosciences was founded by Susan M. Molineaux in 2010.
- Who are Calithera Biosciences's investors?
- Calithera Biosciences's investors include Longwood Fund, Venture Capital Investment Management.
- How much funding has Calithera Biosciences raised?
- Calithera Biosciences has disclosed $16M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Calithera Biosciences headquartered?
- Calithera Biosciences is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.

