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EpiVario
Philadelphia, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation
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EpiVario is a biotechnology company developing small-molecule ACSS2 inhibitors that target a neuroepigenetic process involved in long-term memory formation, aimed at treating PTSD and substance use disorders. Spun out of the University of Pennsylvania's Epigenetics Institute, it develops pharmacotherapeutics for memory-related psychiatric and addiction disorders.
Founders & leadership
EpiVario was founded in 2017 by Shelley Berger and Philipp Mews.
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Shelley BergerCo-Founder
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Philipp MewsCo-FounderPhilipp Mews is co-founder of EpiVario, a biotechnology company developing small-molecule ACSS2 inhibitors for memory-related psychiatric and addiction disorders, spun out from the University of Pennsylvania's Epigenetics Institute where his research focused on neuroepigenetics and metabolism.
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Thomas KimPresident and CEOThomas Kim is an executive and attorney with experience across life sciences companies ranging from startups to large organizations. He has led a university biotech spinout through seed funding and preclinical development, and previously guided a biotech startup through a merger that resulted in a NASDAQ-listed company with over 300 employees; he has also in-licensed technologies from universities and major companies and negotiated partnerships with pharmaceutical firms.
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Eric SchultenoverNamed on SEC filing
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Michael DishowitzNamed on SEC filing
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.1M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2024
▶$125KraisedJan 2024 · 3 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$125KraisedJan 2024 · 3 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eric SchultenoverDirector
- Yi-Yen ChenDirector
- Thomas KimExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $125K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Jan 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$135KraisedSep 2022 · 3 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$135KraisedSep 2022 · 3 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eric SchultenoverDirector
- Michael DishowitzDirector
- Thomas KimExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $135K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $48K
- First sale
- Aug 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$233KraisedAug 2021 · 9 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$233KraisedAug 2021 · 9 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Thomas KimExecutive Officer, Director
- Eric SchultenoverDirector
- Michael DishowitzDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.3M
- Amount sold
- $233K
- Minimum investment
- $100K
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$599.5KraisedMar 2020 · 23 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$599.5KraisedMar 2020 · 23 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Thomas KimExecutive Officer, Director
- Eric SchultenoverDirector
- Michael DishowitzDirector
- Offering amount
- $750K
- Amount sold
- $599.5K
- First sale
- Sep 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $260K |
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
- What does EpiVario do?
- EpiVario is a biotechnology company developing small-molecule ACSS2 inhibitors that target a neuroepigenetic process involved in long-term memory formation, aimed at treating PTSD and substance use disorders. Spun out of the University of Pennsylvania's Epigenetics Institute, it develops pharmacotherapeutics for memory-related psychiatric and addiction disorders.
- Who founded EpiVario?
- EpiVario was founded by Shelley Berger, Philipp Mews in 2017.
- How much funding has EpiVario raised?
- EpiVario has disclosed $1.1M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is EpiVario headquartered?
- EpiVario is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.