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Fulcrum Therapeutics

NASDAQ: FULC

Cambridge, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Fulcrum Therapeutics develops small-molecule drugs targeting rare genetic diseases with significant unmet treatment needs, with its lead candidate pociredir in clinical testing for sickle cell disease as an oral therapy designed to increase fetal hemoglobin levels.

Founders & leadership

RGRobert Gould
Robert GouldExecutive
ACAlex C. Sapir
Alex C. SapirPresident and Chief Executive Officer, DirectorAlex Sapir brings over 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including roles as President and CEO of Dova Pharmaceuticals—where he led the company through an IPO and growth to 150 employees with marketed products—and Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales at United Therapeutics, where he oversaw expansion from one to five products generating $1.6 billion in annual revenue. He holds a BA in Economics from Franklin and Marshall College and an MBA from Harvard Business School, and previously taught marketing strategy as an adjunct professor at Loyola University.

Board

AEAlan Ezekowitz
Alan EzekowitzBoard directorInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
MLMark Levin
Mark LevinBoard directorRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock Ventures
JG
James GeraghtyBoard director
JC
James CollinsBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$183.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2020

▶$68.5MraisedJun 2020 · 13 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark LevinDirector
  • James GeraghtyDirector
  • Diego CadavidExecutive Officer
  • Kate HavilandDirector
  • James CollinsDirector
  • Katina DortonDirector
  • Robert GouldExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bryan StuartExecutive Officer
  • Owen WallaceExecutive Officer
  • Alan EzekowitzDirector
Offering amount
$68.5M
Amount sold
$68.5M
Sales commissions
$4.1M
Placement agents
SVB Leerink LLC
First sale
Jun 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$80MraisedSep 2018 · 20 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James GeraghtyDirector
  • Alan EzekowitzDirector
  • Kate HavilandDirector
  • James CollinsDirector
  • Mark LevinDirector
  • James TananbaumDirector
  • Amit HasijaExecutive Officer
  • Robert GouldExecutive Officer, Director
  • Owen WallaceExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$80M
Amount sold
$80M
First sale
Aug 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$29.7MraisedJul 2017 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan EzekowitzDirector
  • Robert GouldExecutive Officer, Director
  • James GeraghtyDirector
  • James CollinsDirector
  • Mark LevinDirector
Offering amount
$55M
Amount sold
$29.7M
First sale
Jul 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedMay 2017 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan EzekowitzDirector
  • James CollinsDirector
  • Mark LevinDirector
  • Robert GouldExecutive Officer, Director
  • James GeraghtyDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Apr 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Fulcrum Therapeutics do?
Fulcrum Therapeutics develops small-molecule drugs targeting rare genetic diseases with significant unmet treatment needs, with its lead candidate pociredir in clinical testing for sickle cell disease as an oral therapy designed to increase fetal hemoglobin levels.
Who are Fulcrum Therapeutics's investors?
Fulcrum Therapeutics's investors include Foresite Capital, Sanofi Ventures, Third Rock Ventures.
How much funding has Fulcrum Therapeutics raised?
Fulcrum Therapeutics has disclosed $183.2M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Fulcrum Therapeutics headquartered?
Fulcrum Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, US.