Cytonus Therapeutics
Columbus, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 7 employees on LinkedIn
Founders & leadership
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Remo MoomiaieNamed on SEC filing
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$14.4M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2018–2023
▶$11.7MraisedNov 2023 · 19 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$11.7MraisedNov 2023 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Remo MoomiaieExecutive Officer, Director
- Richard KlemkeExecutive Officer, Director
- Jae AnDirector
- Christopher ThorneDirector
- Offering amount
- $21.6M
- Amount sold
- $11.7M
- First sale
- Oct 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$15KraisedFeb 2022 · 1 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$15KraisedFeb 2022 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Remo MoomiaieExecutive Officer, Director
- Manisha NarasimhanDirector
- Christopher ThorneDirector
- Richard KlemkeDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $15K
- First sale
- Jan 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.5MraisedMar 2021 · 1 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.5MraisedMar 2021 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Richard KlemkeDirector
- Manisha NarasimhanDirector
- Christopher ThorneDirector
- Remo MoomiaieExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $2.5M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $270K
- First sale
- Mar 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$100KraisedApr 2020 · 2 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$100KraisedApr 2020 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Remo MoomiaieExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $100K
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $25K
- First sale
- Apr 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$70KraisedDec 2018 · 2 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$70KraisedDec 2018 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Remo MoomiaieExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $70K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $80K
- First sale
- Dec 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
by search overlapAgenus17 shared keywordsAgenus is a biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies, including its lead investigational combination of botensilimab (an anti-CTLA-4 antibody) and balstilimab (a PD-1 inhibitor), known as BOT+BAL. It provides access to these investigational medicines for cancer patients through pathways such as clinical trials, Named Patient Programs, and compassionate-use programs across multiple countries.
Amicus Therapeutics16 shared keywordsAmicus is a rare disease biotechnology company developing medicines for people with genetically defined conditions. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Talus Bio15 shared keywordsTalus develops a proprietary platform that measures and modulates the regulome—the body's gene expression control system—in native cellular contexts. The company designs AI-driven compounds and uses functional proteomics to enable drug discovery for transcription factors and regulatory proteins implicated in oncology, rare disease, and immune dysfunction.
Cytonics15 shared keywordsCytonics develops biologic therapies targeting osteoarthritis, with lead candidate CYT-108, a recombinant protease inhibitor for knee joint regeneration based on a novel pathway to restore cartilage-secreting cells. The company funds development through equity crowdfunding from individual investors rather than venture capital.
Coherus Biosciences12 shared keywordsCoherus 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.
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Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2023 | $1.1M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2021 | $455K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $325K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2021 | $297.6K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2020 | $399.3K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2020 | $386.6K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much funding has Cytonus Therapeutics raised?
- Cytonus Therapeutics has disclosed $14.4M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is Cytonus Therapeutics headquartered?
- Cytonus Therapeutics is headquartered in Columbus, US.




