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CuraSen Therapeutics

San Carlos, US · Founded 2016 · 10 known investors

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CuraSen Therapeutics is a privately funded biopharmaceutical company developing treatments that selectively activate adrenergic receptors in the brain to restore noradrenergic signaling. It targets psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, PSP, and ALS.

Founders & leadership

CuraSen Therapeutics was founded in 2016 by Anthony P. Ford.

APAnthony P. Ford
Anthony P. FordFounder · CEOformerFounder at Curasen
BP
Benjamin PotterExecutive
AFAnthony Ford
Anthony FordCEOformerFounder at Curasen
HS
Henry SkinnerNamed on SEC filing
LRLiam Ratcliffe
Liam RatcliffeNamed on SEC filingGeneral Partner at New Leaf Venture Partners

Board

RHRon Hunt
Ron HuntBoard directorManaging Director at New Leaf Venture Partners
LT
Loretta Tse, Ph.D.Board director
ST
Simon Tate, Ph.D.Board director
PE
Patrick EnrightBoard director
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Kathleen Sereda GlaubChief Executive OfficerExecutive Officer, Director at Afferent Pharmaceuticals

Investors · 10

Also in the syndicate · 1

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$68.6M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2018–2024

▶$5.8MraisedSep 2024 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ron HuntDirector
  • Anthony P. FordExecutive Officer, Director
  • Benjamin PotterExecutive Officer
  • Loretta Tse, Ph.D.Director
  • Kathleen Sereda GlaubDirector
  • Simon Tate, Ph.D.Director
  • Patrick EnrightDirector
Offering amount
$45.7M
Amount sold
$5.8M
First sale
Aug 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$17.6MraisedOct 2023 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Anthony P. FordDirector, Executive Officer
  • Simon TateDirector
  • Patrick EnrightDirector
  • Loretta Tse, Ph.D.Director
  • Benjamin PotterExecutive Officer
  • Kathleen Sereda GlaubDirector
  • Ron HuntDirector
Offering amount
$20.8M
Amount sold
$17.6M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$18MraisedNov 2021 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Patrick EnrightDirector
  • Benjamin PotterExecutive Officer
  • Anthony P FordDirector, Executive Officer
  • Ron HuntDirector
  • Loretta Tse, Ph.D.Director
  • Simon TateDirector
  • Kathleen Sereda GlaubDirector
Offering amount
$18M
Amount sold
$18M
First sale
Oct 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$27.2MraisedJan 2019 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Henry SkinnerDirector
  • Patrick EnrightDirector
  • Liam RatcliffeDirector
  • Benjamin PotterExecutive Officer
  • Anthony P. FordExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kathleen Sereda GlaubDirector
Offering amount
$54.5M
Amount sold
$27.2M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Sep 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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 CuraSen Therapeutics do?
CuraSen Therapeutics is a privately funded biopharmaceutical company developing treatments that selectively activate adrenergic receptors in the brain to restore noradrenergic signaling. It targets psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, PSP, and ALS.
Who founded CuraSen Therapeutics?
CuraSen Therapeutics was founded by Anthony P. Ford in 2016.
Who are CuraSen Therapeutics's investors?
CuraSen Therapeutics's investors include Alta Partners, Longitude Capital, abrdn plc, Intermediate Capital Group, Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, New Leaf Venture Partners, Pappas Capital, Chiesi Ventures and 1 more.
How much funding has CuraSen Therapeutics raised?
CuraSen Therapeutics has disclosed $68.6M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is CuraSen Therapeutics headquartered?
CuraSen Therapeutics is headquartered in San Carlos, US.