Coherus Biosciences
NASDAQ: CHRSRedwood City, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
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.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Founders & leadership
Coherus Biosciences was founded in 2010 by Dennis M. Lanfear and Denny Lanfear.
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Dennis M. LanfearCo-founder
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Denny LanfearinChairman, Founder, and CEO of Coherus Oncology
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Alan C. HermanExecutive
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Jean-Frederic Viret, Ph.D.Executive
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Peter K. Watler, Ph.D.Executive
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Barbara K Finck, M.D.Named on SEC filing
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Stuart E. Builder, Ph.D.Named on SEC filing
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John Michael Lazarus, M.D.Named on SEC filing
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Graham K. Crooke, M.D.Named on SEC filing
Board
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Ali J. SatvatBoard director
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James I. Healy, M.D., Ph.D.Board director
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Mats WahlstromBoard 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 CareRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$10MraisedSep 2015 · 1 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$55.6MraisedJun 2014 · 35 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$12.9MraisedJan 2012 · 15 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$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
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 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.


