Cytonus Therapeutics
Columbus, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation
Biotech
Founders & leadership
RM
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 keywords
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 A2M-based biologic therapies for osteoarthritis, including its lead candidate CYT-108, a "super A2M" drug in FDA clinical trials that targets enzymes responsible for cartilage degradation. The company aims to create the first disease-modifying therapy for osteoarthritis rather than treating only symptoms.
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.
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.


