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Coherus Biosciences

NASDAQ: CHRSUnicorn · $1.1B

Redwood City, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 208 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Coherus Oncology develops and commercializes immuno-oncology therapies, including the approved LOQTORZI, to treat patients with cancer. The company focuses on expanding its pipeline of clinical-stage candidates targeting the tumor microenvironment.

Founders & leadership

Coherus Biosciences was founded in 2010 by Dennis M. Lanfear and Denny Lanfear.

DMDennis M. Lanfear
Dennis M. LanfearCo-founder
DLDenny Lanfear
Denny LanfearChairman, Founder, and CEO of Coherus OncologyDenny Lanfear is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Coherus Oncology, an immuno-oncology company he started in 2010 and took public in 2014. With experience spanning metabolic disease, ophthalmology, and immuno-oncology, he has worked in corporate finance, strategy, licensing, and M&A, and founded the pharmaceutical manufacturing advocacy nonprofit "Securing America's Medicine and Supply."
ACAlan C. Herman
Alan C. HermanChief Scientific Officer2011–2018
JV
Jean-Frederic Viret, Ph.D.Executive
PK
Peter K. Watler, Ph.D.Executive
BK
Barbara K Finck, M.D.Named on SEC filing

Board

AJ
Ali J. SatvatBoard director
JI
James I. Healy, M.D., Ph.D.Board director
GK
Graham K. Crooke, M.D.Board director
MW
Mats WahlstromBoard director
CR
Christos RichardsBoard director
MT
Mary T. SzelaBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$85.3M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2011–2017

▶$6.8MraisedDec 2017 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • V. Bryan LawlisDirector
  • Mats WahlstromDirector
  • Dennis M. LanfearExecutive Officer, Director
  • Barbara K. Finck, M.D.Executive Officer
  • Peter K. Watler, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • August J. Troendle, M.D.Director
  • Alan C. HermanExecutive Officer
  • Jean Frederic Viret, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • James I. Healy, M.D., Ph.D.Director
  • Christos RichardsDirector
  • Mary T. SzelaDirector
  • Ali J. SatvatDirector
Offering amount
$6.8M
Amount sold
$6.8M
First sale
Dec 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10MraisedSep 2015 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Barbara K Finck, M.D.Executive Officer
  • Ali J. SatvatDirector
  • Mats WahlstromDirector
  • Alan C. HermanExecutive Officer
  • Dennis M. LanfearExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jean-Frederic Viret, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • Christos RichardsDirector
  • Mary T. SzelaDirector
  • August J. Troendle, M.D.Director
  • V. Bryan Lawlis, Ph.D.Director
  • Peter K. Watler, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • James I. Healy, M.D., Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
Sep 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$55.6MraisedJun 2014 · 35 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • J. Michael Lazarus, M.D.Director
  • Alan C. HermanExecutive Officer
  • Barbara K. Finck, M.D.Executive Officer
  • George G. MontgomeryExecutive Officer
  • Christos RichardsDirector
  • Dennis M. LanfearExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mats WahlstromDirector
  • Ali J. SatvatDirector
  • James I. Healy, M.D., Ph.D.Director
  • August J. Troendle, M.D.Director
  • S. Edward TorresDirector
Offering amount
$65.6M
Amount sold
$55.6M
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$12.9MraisedJan 2012 · 15 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stuart E. Builder, Ph.D.Director
  • Christos RichardsDirector
  • John Michael Lazarus, M.D.Director
  • Dennis M. LanfearExecutive Officer, Director
  • August J. Troendle, M.D.Director
  • Mats WahlstromDirector
  • Graham K. Crooke, M.D.Director
Offering amount
$14.3M
Amount sold
$12.9M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jul 2011
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$1.1Bvaluation at IPOApr 2015 · $29.00/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

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Acquisitions · 1

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Frequently asked questions

What does Coherus Biosciences do?
Coherus Oncology develops and commercializes immuno-oncology therapies, including the approved LOQTORZI, to treat patients with cancer. The company focuses on expanding its pipeline of clinical-stage candidates targeting the tumor microenvironment.
Who founded Coherus Biosciences?
Coherus Biosciences was founded by Dennis M. Lanfear, Denny Lanfear in 2010.
Who are Coherus Biosciences's investors?
Coherus Biosciences's investors include F-Prime Capital, HEALTHCARE ROYALTY PARTNERS, Sofinnova Ventures, Venrock.
How much funding has Coherus Biosciences raised?
Coherus Biosciences has disclosed $85.3M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Coherus Biosciences headquartered?
Coherus Biosciences is headquartered in Redwood City, US.