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Effector Therapeutics

Solana Beach, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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eFFECTOR Therapeutics was a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The company is no longer operating.

Founders & leadership

SF
Stephen F. Worland, Ph.D.Executive
AMAlana McNulty
Alana McNultyinExecutiveAlana McNulty held senior executive positions in biotechnology companies, including roles as Chief Business Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Manager, with over 35 years of industry experience. She led financing and partnership efforts including public and private capital raises, debt financings, and corporate development activities.

Board

SG
Simeon GeorgeBoard director
JRJonathan Root
Jonathan RootinBoard directorGeneral Partner at US Venture Partners
KH
Ken HaasBoard director
LL
Laurence LaskyBoard director
MG
Markus GoebelBoard director

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$129.4M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2013–2019

$20.4MraisedMay 2019 · 25 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Denis Patrick, Ph.D.Director
  • Stephen T. Worland, Ph.D.Executive Officer, Director
  • John W. SmitherDirector
  • Stefan Larson, Ph.D.Director
  • Alana McNultyExecutive Officer
  • David Maki, J.D.Director
  • Jonathan D. Root, M.D.Director
  • Kenneth Haas, J.D.Director
  • Simeon J. George, M.D.Director
  • Laurence Lasky, Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$21.8M
Amount sold
$20.4M
First sale
Apr 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$16.8MraisedJul 2017 · 26 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jonathan D. Root, M.D.Director
  • Stephen T. Worland, Ph.D.Executive Officer, Director
  • Alana McNultyExecutive Officer
  • Jeremy Barton, M.D.Executive Officer
  • Kenneth Haas, J.D.Director
  • Simeon J. George, M.D.Director
  • Maha Katabi, Ph.D.Director
  • David Maki, J.D.Director
  • Markus Goebel, M.D., Ph.D.Director
  • Elaine Jones, Ph.D.Director
  • Laurence Lasky, Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$38.6M
Amount sold
$16.8M
First sale
Jul 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$56MraisedFeb 2016 · 20 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ken HaasDirector
  • Maha KatabiDirector
  • Simeon GeorgeDirector
  • David MakiDirector
  • Laurence LaskyDirector
  • Markus GoebelDirector
  • Stephen T. Worland, Ph.D.Executive Officer, Director
  • Alana McNultyExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan RootDirector
Offering amount
$56M
Amount sold
$56M
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$36.2MraisedJul 2015 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen F. Worland, Ph.D.Executive Officer, Director
  • Alana McNultyExecutive Officer
  • Simeon GeorgeDirector
  • Jonathan RootDirector
  • Ken HaasDirector
  • Laurence LaskyDirector
  • Markus GoebelDirector
Offering amount
$57M
Amount sold
$36.2M
First sale
May 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
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 Effector Therapeutics do?
eFFECTOR Therapeutics was a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The company is no longer operating.
Who are Effector Therapeutics's investors?
Effector Therapeutics's investors include Astellas Venture Management LLC, Mission Bay Capital, Mission Biocapital, OUP (Osage University Partners), Pfizer Venture Investments, US Venture Partners, Sofinnova Ventures.
How much funding has Effector Therapeutics raised?
Effector Therapeutics has disclosed $129.4M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Effector Therapeutics headquartered?
Effector Therapeutics is headquartered in Solana Beach, US.