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Context Therapeutics
NASDAQ: CNTXPhiladelphia, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Context Therapeutics develops clinical-stage T cell engaging bispecific antibody therapies for the treatment of solid tumors. Its pipeline targets antigens such as Claudin 6, mesothelin, and Nectin-4 to direct the immune system against difficult-to-treat cancers.
Founders & leadership
Context Therapeutics was founded in 2021 by Martin Lehr.
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Martin LehrFounder · CEO and DirectorMartin Lehr is the founder of Context Therapeutics, a clinical-stage company developing T cell engaging bispecific antibody therapies for solid tumors, with a pipeline targeting antigens including Claudin 6, mesothelin, and Nectin-4.
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Jennifer Minai-AzaryChief Financial OfficerJennifer Minai-Azary is an executive officer at Context Therapeutics, a clinical-stage company developing T cell engaging bispecific antibody therapies for solid tumors. She has held finance leadership roles focused on financial reporting, corporate transactions, governance, and internal controls.
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Alex LevitNamed on SEC filing
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Linda Beth WestNamed on SEC filing
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Richard Jay BermanNamed on SEC filing
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Jennifer Evans StaceyNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$111.7M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2020–2024
▶$100MraisedMay 2024 · 26 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$100MraisedMay 2024 · 26 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alex LevitExecutive Officer
- Linda Beth WestDirector
- Martin Albert LehrExecutive Officer, Director
- Richard Jay BermanDirector
- Philip KantoffDirector
- Jennifer Minai-AzaryExecutive Officer
- Jennifer Evans StaceyDirector
- Offering amount
- $100M
- Amount sold
- $100M
- Sales commissions
- $5M
- Placement agents
- Piper Sandler & Co.
- First sale
- May 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- 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 · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2016 | $225.2K |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Context Therapeutics do?
- Context Therapeutics develops clinical-stage T cell engaging bispecific antibody therapies for the treatment of solid tumors. Its pipeline targets antigens such as Claudin 6, mesothelin, and Nectin-4 to direct the immune system against difficult-to-treat cancers.
- Who founded Context Therapeutics?
- Context Therapeutics was founded by Martin Lehr in 2021.
- Who are Context Therapeutics's investors?
- Context Therapeutics's investors include Nextech Invest, OUP (Osage University Partners), Torrey Pines Investment.
- How much funding has Context Therapeutics raised?
- Context Therapeutics has disclosed $111.7M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Context Therapeutics headquartered?
- Context Therapeutics is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.