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Carisma Therapeutics

Philadelphia, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 13 known investors

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CAR-Macrophage cellular therapeutics with initial oncology focus (NASDAQ: CARM).

Founders & leadership

SKSteven Kelly
Steven KellyPresident and Chief Executive Officer2018–2025Steven Kelly has three decades of experience in biopharmaceutical industry roles spanning both established and emerging companies, with background in company formation, fundraising, and business development. He serves as Executive Officer and Director at Carisma Therapeutics, a developer of CAR-Macrophage cellular therapeutics.

Board

MC
Margarita ChavezBoard Member2017–2023Managing Director at AbbVie
EN
Eran NadavBoard director
AS
Althea StillmanBoard director
JG
Jacob GunterbergBoard director
RHRegina Hodits
Regina HoditsBoard directorManaging Director at Angelini Ventures

Investors · 13

Also in the syndicate · 3

AbbVie VenturesleadIP GroupPenn Medicine

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$95M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2017–2020

▶$38.3MraisedJan 2021 · 13 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Briggs MorrisonDirector
  • Jacob GunterbergDirector
  • Regina HoditsDirector
  • Michael HeffernanDirector
  • Chidozie UgwumbaDirector
  • Margarita ChavezDirector
  • Steven KellyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$70.4M
Amount sold
$38.3M
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$52.9MraisedJul 2020 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven KellyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Margarita ChavezDirector
  • Eran NadavDirector
  • Althea StillmanDirector
  • Jacob GunterbergDirector
  • Regina HoditsDirector
Offering amount
$52.9M
Amount sold
$52.9M
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.9MraisedApr 2018 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Margarita ChavezDirector
  • Steven KellyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bruce PeacockDirector
  • Michael PoiselDirector
Offering amount
$3.9M
Amount sold
$3.9M
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
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 Carisma Therapeutics do?
CAR-Macrophage cellular therapeutics with initial oncology focus (NASDAQ: CARM).
Who are Carisma Therapeutics's investors?
Carisma Therapeutics's investors include Agent Capital, Aju IB Investment, Anzu Partners, Grazia Equity GmbH, HealthCap, MRL Ventures Fund, Solasta Ventures, AbbVie and 2 more.
How much funding has Carisma Therapeutics raised?
Carisma Therapeutics has disclosed $95M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Carisma Therapeutics headquartered?
Carisma Therapeutics is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.