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Envisia Therapeutics

Morrisville, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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Develops novel ocular therapies.

Founders & leadership

BYBen Yerxa
Ben YerxaPresident2015–2017Dr. Yerxa brings over 30 years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology leadership experience across ophthalmology, rare disease, and other therapeutic areas, including roles as a corporate officer at Inspire Pharmaceuticals and CEO of Foundation Fighting Blindness, where he oversaw drug discovery through commercialization, regulatory submissions, and technology licensing. He holds more than 50 U.S. patents and has contributed to the development of multiple drug candidates and approved therapeutics.
ELEric Linsley
Eric LinsleyChief Financial Officer2015–2017Eric Linsley is Managing General Partner of BioInnovation Capital, overseeing the firm's North Carolina lab and life sciences investments. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of TriPath Imaging, a medical device company acquired by Becton Dickinson in 2006, and before that at AutoCyte, which completed an IPO in 1997; he also spent over a decade at Pappas Ventures investing in therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical devices.

Board

EMEd Mathers
Ed MathersBoard directorPartner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
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Stephen BlochBoard directorCo-founder and Chief Executive Officer at EvolveImmune Therapeutics
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Seth RudnickBoard directorInvestor at Canaan Partners
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Neal FowlerBoard director
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Adrienne GravesBoard director
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Gary PhillipsBoard director

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$14.7M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2015–2026

▶$10.1MraisedMar 2016 · 9 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William YelleDirector
  • Gary PhillipsDirector
  • Ed MathersDirector
  • Adrienne GravesDirector
  • Neal FowlerDirector
  • Eric LinsleyExecutive Officer
  • Ben YerxaExecutive Officer
  • Stephen BlochDirector
Offering amount
$16.5M
Amount sold
$10.1M
Proceeds to insiders
$500K
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.6MraisedOct 2015 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ed MathersDirector
  • Adrienne GravesDirector
  • Stephen BlochDirector
  • Ben YerxaExecutive Officer
  • Gary PhillipsDirector
  • Seth RudnickDirector
  • Neal FowlerDirector
  • Eric LinsleyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5.1M
Amount sold
$4.6M
Proceeds to insiders
$500K
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
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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2 people who came through Envisia Therapeutics went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Envisia Therapeutics do?
Develops novel ocular therapies.
Who are Envisia Therapeutics's investors?
Envisia Therapeutics's investors include Canaan Partners, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Pappas Capital, +ND Capital, ARCH Venture Partners, Illumina Ventures, OMX Ventures.
How much funding has Envisia Therapeutics raised?
Envisia Therapeutics has disclosed $14.7M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Envisia Therapeutics headquartered?
Envisia Therapeutics is headquartered in Morrisville, US.