Dracenpharma
Baltimore, US · Founded 2016 · 3 known investors
Dracen Pharmaceuticals is a private drug developer working at the intersection of cancer metabolism and immuno-oncology, developing glutamine antagonists that inhibit tumor glutamine metabolism and remodel the tumor microenvironment. Its lead candidate, sirpiglenastat (DRP-104), is in clinical trials for advanced solid tumors including KEAP1/NFE2L2-altered non-small cell lung cancer.
Founders & leadership
Dracenpharma was founded in 2016 by Robert Wild.
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Robert WildCo-founder & Chief Scientific Officer
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Thomas M. EstokChief Executive Officer, President and Treasurer
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Drew Pardoll, M.D., Ph.D.Named on SEC filing
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Asher RubinSecretary
Board
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Robert JacksonBoard director
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$19.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2023
▶$2.3MraisedAug 2023 · 6 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.3MraisedAug 2023 · 6 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Asher RubinExecutive Officer
- Drew Pardoll, M.D., Ph.D.Director
- Dennis M. BilskiExecutive Officer
- Jonathan LeffDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.8M
- Amount sold
- $2.3M
- Minimum investment
- $2.7K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $45K
- First sale
- Jun 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$8.6MraisedNov 2021 · 8 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$8.6MraisedNov 2021 · 8 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Asher RubinExecutive Officer
- Dennis BilskiExecutive Officer
- Thomas M. EstokExecutive Officer, Director
- Drew Pardoll, M.D., Ph.D.Director
- Jonathan LeffDirector
- Offering amount
- $17M
- Amount sold
- $8.6M
- First sale
- Nov 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$8.5MraisedJan 2018 · 9 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$8.5MraisedJan 2018 · 9 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Drew Pardoll, M.D., Ph.D.Director
- Thomas M. EstokExecutive Officer, Director
- Jonathan LeffDirector
- Asher RubinExecutive Officer
- Robert JacksonDirector
- Offering amount
- $40.5M
- Amount sold
- $8.5M
- First sale
- Jan 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Dracenpharma do?
- Dracen Pharmaceuticals is a private drug developer working at the intersection of cancer metabolism and immuno-oncology, developing glutamine antagonists that inhibit tumor glutamine metabolism and remodel the tumor microenvironment. Its lead candidate, sirpiglenastat (DRP-104), is in clinical trials for advanced solid tumors including KEAP1/NFE2L2-altered non-small cell lung cancer.
- Who founded Dracenpharma?
- Dracenpharma was founded by Robert Wild in 2016.
- Who are Dracenpharma's investors?
- Dracenpharma's investors include Biotech Investments S.R.O, OUP (Osage University Partners), Deerfield Management Company.
- How much funding has Dracenpharma raised?
- Dracenpharma has disclosed $19.4M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Dracenpharma headquartered?
- Dracenpharma is headquartered in Baltimore, US.