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Escient Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, US · Founded 2017 · 10 known investors

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Company developing molecules targeting a novel class of receptors for neuro-immuno-inflammatory diseases; acquired by Incyte in May 2024.

Founders & leadership

Escient Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2017 by Alain Baron.

AB
Alain BaronFounder
JK
JeenJoo KangNamed on SEC filingVenture Partner at The Column Group
RT
Robert TjianNamed on SEC filing
MB
Marcus BoehmNamed on SEC filing

Board

ASAndrew Schwab
Andrew SchwabBoard directorManaging Partner at 5AM Ventures

Investors · 10

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$108.8M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2022

▶$60MraisedNov 2022 · 22 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter HirthDirector
  • Charles ZukerDirector
  • Kathleen Sereda GlaubDirector
  • Jason HaflerDirector
  • Kevin RaidyDirector
  • Aaron MishelExecutive Officer
  • Joshua GrassExecutive Officer, Director
  • JeenJoo KangDirector
  • Andrew SchwabDirector
  • Marcus BoehmExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$120M
Amount sold
$60M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$38.8MraisedSep 2020 · 18 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Marcus BoehmExecutive Officer
  • Charles ZukerDirector
  • Kevin RaidyDirector
  • Kathleen GlaubDirector
  • Alain BaronExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew SchwabDirector
  • JeenJoo KangDirector
  • Jason HaflerDirector
  • Peter HirthDirector
Offering amount
$77.5M
Amount sold
$38.8M
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10MraisedApr 2018 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JeenJoo KangDirector
  • Robert TjianDirector
  • Alain BaronExecutive Officer, Director
  • Marcus BoehmExecutive Officer
  • Andrew SchwabDirector
Offering amount
$40M
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
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 Escient Pharmaceuticals do?
Company developing molecules targeting a novel class of receptors for neuro-immuno-inflammatory diseases; acquired by Incyte in May 2024.
Who founded Escient Pharmaceuticals?
Escient Pharmaceuticals was founded by Alain Baron in 2017.
Who are Escient Pharmaceuticals's investors?
Escient Pharmaceuticals's investors include 5AM Ventures, Avego BioScience Capital, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), OUP (Osage University Partners), Sanofi Ventures, The Column Group, Abingworth, ALTITUDE LIFE SCIENCE VENTURES and 2 more.
How much funding has Escient Pharmaceuticals raised?
Escient Pharmaceuticals has disclosed $108.8M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Escient Pharmaceuticals headquartered?
Escient Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in San Diego, US.