Cellectar Biosciences
NASDAQ: CLRBMadison, US · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
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Cellectar Biosciences is a clinical-stage oncology company developing targeted cancer therapies using its proprietary PLE (phospholipid ether) delivery platform, which delivers therapeutic payloads directly to cancer cells. It focuses on advanced cancers with high unmet needs, including work related to triple-negative breast cancer.
Founders & leadership
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Jamey P. WeichertinFounder, Director, CSO2002–2016Jamey P. Weichert is a researcher with expertise in targeted cancer imaging and therapy development, holding over 50 patents in the field. He co-founded Cellectar Biosciences and has served as faculty director of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center's Small Animal Imaging and Radiotherapy facility.
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John E. Friend IIExecutive
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James V. CarusoExecutive
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Jarrod LongcorinChief Operating OfficerJarrod Longcor is an executive at Cellectar Biosciences with over two decades of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, including roles in business development, operations, and strategic planning for small to mid-sized biotech companies. He has led cross-functional teams in areas including product licensing, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and clinical and manufacturing operations.
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Simon PedderinCEO
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Chad J. KoleaninVP & CFOChad J. Kolean is an executive at Cellectar Biosciences with background in finance including roles as CFO and in treasury and controllership, with experience in financial planning, reporting, and information systems.
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Stefan LorenNamed on SEC filing
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John P. HamillNamed on SEC filing
Board
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John NeisBoard director
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Frederick W. DriscollBoard director
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Douglas J. SwirskyBoard director
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Stephen A. HillBoard director
Investors · 2
Also in the syndicate · 1
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc.
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$204.2M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2014–2026
- $140MraisedMay 2026 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
- $5.8MraisedOct 2025 · 2 sources
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc.
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▶$24.5MraisedSep 2023 · 21 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$24.5MraisedSep 2023 · 21 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chad J. KoleanExecutive Officer
- Jarrod LongcorExecutive Officer
- Darrell Shane LeaExecutive Officer
- Frederick W. DriscollDirector
- James V. CarusoExecutive Officer, Director
- Stefan D. LorenDirector
- John NeisDirector
- Asher Alban Chanan-KahnDirector
- Douglas J. SwirskyDirector
- Andrei ShustovExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $24.5M
- Amount sold
- $24.5M
- Minimum investment
- $84.4K
- Sales commissions
- $1.4M
- Placement agents
- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
- First sale
- Sep 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$20.5MraisedJan 2021 · 16 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$20.5MraisedJan 2021 · 16 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Dov ElefantExecutive Officer
- James V. CarusoExecutive Officer, Director
- Frederick W DriscollDirector
- Stephen A. HillDirector
- John FriendDirector
- John NeisDirector
- Douglas J. SwirskyDirector
- Jarrod LongcorExecutive Officer
- Stefan LorenDirector
- Offering amount
- $20.5M
- Amount sold
- $20.5M
- Sales commissions
- $1.4M
- Placement agents
- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc
- First sale
- Dec 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5MraisedMay 2019 · 11 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedMay 2019 · 11 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James V. CarusoExecutive Officer, Director
- Stephen A. HillDirector
- Jarrod LongcorExecutive Officer
- Douglas J. SwirskyDirector
- Frederick W DriscollDirector
- Charles T. BernhardtExecutive Officer
- John NeisDirector
- Stefan LorenDirector
- Offering amount
- $14.6M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- Sales commissions
- $378.4K
- Placement agents
- Roth Capital Partners, LLC
- First sale
- May 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$7.8MraisedOct 2017 · 3 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$7.8MraisedOct 2017 · 3 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Frederick W. DriscollDirector
- John E. Friend IIExecutive Officer
- Douglas J. SwirskyDirector
- Stefan LorenDirector
- Stephen A. HillDirector
- James V. CarusoExecutive Officer, Director
- Jarrod LongcorExecutive Officer
- John P. HamillExecutive Officer
- John NeisDirector
- Offering amount
- $7.8M
- Amount sold
- $7.8M
- Sales commissions
- $582.5K
- Placement agents
- Landenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc.
- First sale
- Oct 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$617.5KraisedAug 2014 · 8 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$617.5KraisedAug 2014 · 8 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Stephen A. HillDirector
- Jamey P. WeichertExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul BernsDirector
- Simon PedderExecutive Officer, Director
- Chad J. KoleanExecutive Officer
- John NeisDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $617.5K
- First sale
- Aug 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2022 | $2M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2021 | $2M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2015 | $2M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2007 | $150.2K |
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 Cellectar Biosciences do?
- Cellectar Biosciences is a clinical-stage oncology company developing targeted cancer therapies using its proprietary PLE (phospholipid ether) delivery platform, which delivers therapeutic payloads directly to cancer cells. It focuses on advanced cancers with high unmet needs, including work related to triple-negative breast cancer.
- Who founded Cellectar Biosciences?
- Cellectar Biosciences was founded by Jamey P. Weichert.
- Who are Cellectar Biosciences's investors?
- Cellectar Biosciences's investors include Venture Investors Health Limited Partnership.
- How much funding has Cellectar Biosciences raised?
- Cellectar Biosciences has disclosed $204.2M raised across 7 rounds.
- Where is Cellectar Biosciences headquartered?
- Cellectar Biosciences is headquartered in Madison, US.