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Cynapsus

Toronto, CA · 1 known investors

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Cynapsus is a specialty central nervous system pharmaceutical company developing a fast-acting sublingual thin film for on-demand management of OFF episodes in Parkinson's disease patients. Its lead candidate, APL-130277, is a sublingual formulation of apomorphine intended as an alternative to subcutaneous injection, and had entered Phase 3 clinical development.

Founders & leadership

AG
Anthony GiovinazzoFounder
AWAndrew Williams
Andrew WilliamsExecutive
TB
Thierry BilbaultExecutive
NB
Nathan BrysonExecutive

Board

IO
Ilan OrenBoard director
TG
Tomer GoldBoard director
MN
Margaret Nan HutchinsonBoard director
TD
Tamar D. HowsonBoard director
RH
Ronald HoskingBoard director
RS
Rochelle StenzlerBoard director
PM
Perry MolinoffBoard director
AT
Alan TorrieBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$32.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2011–2015

$16.8MraisedApr 2015 · 14 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Margaret Nan HutchinsonDirector
  • Andrew WilliamsExecutive Officer
  • Anthony GiovinazzoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thierry BilbaultExecutive Officer
  • Tamar D. HowsonDirector
  • Ronald HoskingDirector
  • Rochelle StenzlerDirector
  • Ilan OrenDirector
  • Tomer GoldDirector
  • Perry MolinoffDirector
Offering amount
$16.8M
Amount sold
$16.8M
Sales commissions
$1M
Placement agents
Noble Financial Capital Markets
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Canada (federal Level)
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$14.5MraisedApr 2014 · 19 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Perry MolinoffDirector
  • Nan HutchinsonDirector
  • Anthony GiovinazzoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rochelle StenzlerDirector
  • Alan D. C. RyleyDirector
  • Tomer GoldDirector
  • Ilan OrenDirector
  • Andrew WilliamsExecutive Officer
  • Ronald HoskingDirector
Offering amount
$42.9M
Amount sold
$14.5M
Sales commissions
$1M
Placement agents
Brookline Group, LLC, Noble Financial Capital Markets
First sale
Apr 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Canada (federal Level)
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$939.5KraisedMar 2012 · 7 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nathan BrysonExecutive Officer
  • Anthony GiovinazzoExecutive Officer
  • Alan TorrieDirector
  • David HillDirector
  • Ronald HoskingDirector
  • Julia LevyDirector
  • Andrew WilliamsExecutive Officer
  • Alan RyleyDirector
  • Rochelle StenzlerDirector
Offering amount
$939.5K
Amount sold
$939.5K
Sales commissions
$38.3K
Placement agents
Summer Street Research Partners
First sale
Sep 2011
Incorporated
Corporation, Ontario, Canada
Federal exemptions
06
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 Cynapsus do?
Cynapsus is a specialty central nervous system pharmaceutical company developing a fast-acting sublingual thin film for on-demand management of OFF episodes in Parkinson's disease patients. Its lead candidate, APL-130277, is a sublingual formulation of apomorphine intended as an alternative to subcutaneous injection, and had entered Phase 3 clinical development.
Who founded Cynapsus?
Cynapsus was founded by Anthony Giovinazzo.
Who are Cynapsus's investors?
Cynapsus's investors include Aisling Capital.
How much funding has Cynapsus raised?
Cynapsus has disclosed $32.2M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Cynapsus headquartered?
Cynapsus is headquartered in Toronto, CA.