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Forge Biologics

Grove City, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware LLC · 3 known investors

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Forge Biologics is a US-based gene therapy CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization) offering AAV manufacturing services, technologies, and infrastructure. It supports gene therapy developers across early development, clinical trials, and commercial production, and is a subsidiary of the Ajinomoto Group.

Founders & leadership

Forge Biologics was founded in 2020 by Timothy J. Miller.

TJTimothy J. Miller
Timothy J. MillerinCofounder, President & CEO2020–2024Timothy J. Miller holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Case Western Reserve University and has over 30 years of experience in scientific research, business development, and clinical operations. He previously served as founding CEO of Abeona Therapeutics, a NASDAQ-listed gene therapy company, and as CEO of Forge Biologics before its acquisition by Ajinomoto in 2023.

Board

CGChris Garabedian
Chris Garabedianin𝕏Chairman of the Board2020–2023Investor at Perceptive Advisors
MMMolly McCartin
Molly McCartinin𝕏Board Member2020–2023Partner at Drive Capital

Investors · 3

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$250M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2020–2022

$120MraisedMay 2021 · 13 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frederick CalloriDirector
  • Timothy J. MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Molly BonakdarpourDirector
  • Matthew HammondDirector
  • Chris GarabedianDirector
Offering amount
$120M
Amount sold
$120M
Sales commissions
$4.3M
First sale
Apr 2021
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$40MraisedAug 2020 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chris GarabedianDirector
  • Molly McCartinDirector
  • Timothy J. MillerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$40M
Amount sold
$40M
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2020
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 Forge Biologics do?
Forge Biologics is a US-based gene therapy CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization) offering AAV manufacturing services, technologies, and infrastructure. It supports gene therapy developers across early development, clinical trials, and commercial production, and is a subsidiary of the Ajinomoto Group.
Who founded Forge Biologics?
Forge Biologics was founded by Timothy J. Miller in 2020.
Who are Forge Biologics's investors?
Forge Biologics's investors include Aisling Capital, Drive Capital, RA Capital.
How much funding has Forge Biologics raised?
Forge Biologics has disclosed $250M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Forge Biologics headquartered?
Forge Biologics is headquartered in Grove City, US.