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Capricor Therapeutics

NASDAQ: CAPR

Los Angeles, US · 1 known investors

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Capricor Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cell (CDC) and exosome-based therapeutics to treat serious diseases including Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The company uses cell and exosome biology platforms to create novel therapeutic medicines for patient treatment.

Founders & leadership

LMLinda Marban
Linda MarbanPresident and Chief Executive Officer, DirectorExecutive Officer, Director at Capricor
LMLinda Marbán, Ph.D.
Linda Marbán, Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer and Director; co-founder of Capricor, Inc.
RSRachel Smith
Rachel SmithVice President, Research and Development2008–2018
KK
Karen KrasneyEVP, General Counsel
AB
Anthony BergmannExecutive
AHAndrew Hamer
Andrew HamerVice President of Medical Affairs2013–2015Andrew Hamer has over 20 years of experience as a practicing cardiologist and clinical trialist in New Zealand, followed by more than 12 years in biotech development roles. He has led global development initiatives for cardiometabolic products across multiple stages and managed clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs functions for both small and large organizations.

Board

JK
Joshua KazamBoard director
DM
David MusketBoard director
LM
Louis ManzoBoard director
EC
Earl Collier, Jr.Board director
GS
Gregory SchaferBoard director
GD
George DunbarBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25.3M disclosed across 6 of 7 rounds · 1900–2017

▶$3.7MraisedMay 2017 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank LitvackDirector
  • Deborah AscheimExecutive Officer
  • Leland GershellExecutive Officer
  • Earl CollierDirector
  • Joshua KazamDirector
  • Louis ManzoDirector
  • Rachel SmithExecutive Officer
  • Karen KrasneyExecutive Officer
  • Linda MarbanExecutive Officer, Director
  • David MusketDirector
  • George DunbarDirector
  • Anthony BergmannExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3.7M
Amount sold
$3.7M
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14KraisedMar 2016 · 24 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Louis GrasmickDirector
  • Linda MarbanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Deborah AscheimExecutive Officer
  • Louis ManzoDirector
  • Anthony BergmannExecutive Officer
  • Joshua KazamDirector
  • Gregory SchaferDirector
  • Frank LitvackDirector
  • Rachel SmithExecutive Officer
  • Leland GershellExecutive Officer
  • David MusketDirector
  • Earl Collier, Jr.Director
  • Karen KrasneyExecutive Officer
  • George DunbarDirector
Offering amount
$14K
Amount sold
$14K
Placement agents
SC&H Capital
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.1MraisedFeb 2015 · 8 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Earl Collier, Jr.Director
  • Joshua KazamDirector
  • Karen KrasneyExecutive Officer
  • Gregory SchaferDirector
  • George DunbarDirector
  • David MusketDirector
  • Louis GrasmickDirector
  • Rachel SmithExecutive Officer
  • Frank LitvackDirector
  • Anthony BergmannExecutive Officer
  • Andrew HamerExecutive Officer
  • Louis ManzoDirector
  • Linda MarbanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7.1M
Amount sold
$7.1M
Sales commissions
$364.5K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, SC&H Capital
First sale
Feb 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10MraisedFeb 2015 · 39 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joshua KazamDirector
  • Louis ManzoDirector
  • Earl Collier, Jr.Director
  • Rachel SmithExecutive Officer
  • Louis GrasmickDirector
  • Karen KrasneyExecutive Officer
  • Gregory SchaferDirector
  • Anthony BergmannExecutive Officer
  • George DunbarDirector
  • Frank LitvackDirector
  • David MusketDirector
  • Linda MarbanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew HamerExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$10M
Sales commissions
$126.9K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, SC&H Capital
First sale
Jan 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$32.7KraisedFeb 2014 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Linda MarbanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frank LitvackDirector
  • Karen KrasneyExecutive Officer
  • Rachel SmithExecutive Officer
  • Andrew HamerExecutive Officer
  • George DunbarDirector
  • Louis ManzoDirector
  • Anthony BergmannExecutive Officer
  • Joshua KazamDirector
  • Gregory SchaferDirector
  • David MusketDirector
  • Louis GrasmickDirector
  • Earl Collier, Jr.Director
Offering amount
$32.7K
Amount sold
$32.7K
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
05
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.5MraisedJan 2012 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Linda S. MarbanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Louis GrasmickDirector
  • Louis V. ManzoDirector
  • Earl M. Collier, Jr.Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$4.5M
Minimum investment
$250K
Proceeds to insiders
$200K
First sale
Jan 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase ISTTR2016$1.7M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2013$2.9M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2013$2.9M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2011$794.4K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2009$124.8K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Capricor Therapeutics do?
Capricor Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cell (CDC) and exosome-based therapeutics to treat serious diseases including Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The company uses cell and exosome biology platforms to create novel therapeutic medicines for patient treatment.
Who founded Capricor Therapeutics?
Capricor Therapeutics was founded by Linda Marban, Linda Marbán, Ph.D..
Who are Capricor Therapeutics's investors?
Capricor Therapeutics's investors include Broadview Ventures.
How much funding has Capricor Therapeutics raised?
Capricor Therapeutics has disclosed $25.3M raised across 6 of its 7 known rounds.
Where is Capricor Therapeutics headquartered?
Capricor Therapeutics is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.