CB Therapeutics
YC S18San Diego, US · Founded 2015 · Incorporated in Cayman Islands · 18 employees · 4 known investors
CB Therapeutics builds a yeast platform for biosynthesis of molecules including psychedelics, cannabis, and alkaloids that are difficult to source through conventional methods. The company serves pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturers.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechCellular AgricultureUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)
CB Therapeutics was founded in 2015 by Sher Butt, Jacob Vogan, and Jason (Zhen) Qi.
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Sher ButtinFounder/CEO
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Jacob VoganinCo-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)Jacob Vogan co-founded CB Therapeutics, a company developing biological supply chains for rare natural products intended for therapeutic use.
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Jason (Zhen) QiFounder
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Guoliang YuExecutive
Board
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Bing ZhuResignation effective upon this financing.
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Alex WuResignation effective upon this financing.
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Jonathan WangAppointment effective upon this financing.
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Sanjeev RedkarAppointment effective upon this financing.
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4M disclosed across 1 round · 2016
▶$4MraisedAug 2016 · 3 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$4MraisedAug 2016 · 3 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Bing ZhuExecutive Officer
- Sanjeev RedkarExecutive Officer, Director
- Alex WuDirector
- Jonathan WangDirector
- Guoliang YuExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7.8M
- Amount sold
- $4M
- First sale
- Jul 2016
- Incorporated
- Other, Cayman Islands, 2015
- 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
- What does CB Therapeutics do?
- CB Therapeutics builds a yeast platform for biosynthesis of molecules including psychedelics, cannabis, and alkaloids that are difficult to source through conventional methods. The company serves pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturers.
- Who founded CB Therapeutics?
- CB Therapeutics was founded by Sher Butt, Jacob Vogan, Jason (Zhen) Qi in 2015.
- Who are CB Therapeutics's investors?
- CB Therapeutics's investors include aVenture, James Beshara Fund, Metaplanet, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has CB Therapeutics raised?
- CB Therapeutics has disclosed $4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is CB Therapeutics headquartered?
- CB Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, US.