Generian Pharmaceuticals
Pittsburgh, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation
Generian Pharmaceuticals is a preclinical biotechnology company developing orally available small molecule therapeutics for diseases with high unmet need, particularly conditions currently treated by biologics. It targets age-related diseases including metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and inflammation.
Founders & leadership
Generian Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2019 by Bill Chen and Yuan Liu.
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Bill ChenVice President, Drug Discovery & Co-Founder
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Yuan LiuVice President, Biology & Co-Founder
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Hank SaffersteinChief Executive Officer
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Beibei ChenNamed on SEC filing
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Toren FinkelChief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder
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Matthias KleinzNamed on SEC filing
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Po-Shun LeeChief Medical Officer
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Alan BarberChief Financial Officer
Board
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Jeanne CunicelliBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$13M disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$13MraisedOct 2019 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$13MraisedOct 2019 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Beibei ChenDirector
- Hank SaffersteinExecutive Officer, Director
- Toren FinkelExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeanne CunicelliDirector
- Matthias KleinzDirector
- Offering amount
- $20M
- Amount sold
- $13M
- First sale
- Sep 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Generian Pharmaceuticals do?
- Generian Pharmaceuticals is a preclinical biotechnology company developing orally available small molecule therapeutics for diseases with high unmet need, particularly conditions currently treated by biologics. It targets age-related diseases including metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and inflammation.
- Who founded Generian Pharmaceuticals?
- Generian Pharmaceuticals was founded by Bill Chen, Yuan Liu in 2019.
- How much funding has Generian Pharmaceuticals raised?
- Generian Pharmaceuticals has disclosed $13M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Generian Pharmaceuticals headquartered?
- Generian Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Pittsburgh, US.

