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Glycomine

San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · 26 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors

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Glycomine develops therapeutics for rare diseases, many of which currently lack disease-modifying treatment options. The company focuses on addressing unmet medical needs in the rare disease space.

Founders & leadership

Glycomine was founded in 2014 by Agnes Rafalko.

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Agnes RafalkoFounderExecutive Officer, Director at Glycomine www.glycomine.com
SASteven Axon
Steven AxonChief Executive OfficerHe has background in biotech business development, corporate strategy, and corporate finance.
HAHicham Alaoui
Hicham AlaouiChief Scientific OfficerHe has led drug discovery and development programs for small molecules and biologics at Genentech and has experience advancing clinical candidates across multiple therapeutic areas with unmet medical needs.
RMRose Marino
Rose MarinoChief Medical OfficerChief Medical Officer at Glycomine www.glycomine.com
PMPeter McWilliams
Peter McWilliamsChief Business OfficerVenture Partner at Sanderling Ventures
GHGeoffrey Hird
Geoffrey HirdChief Technology OfficerWith 19 years of experience across small, medium, and large pharmaceutical companies, he has led CMC teams in drug product development and manufacturing, with expertise in surfactant science and formulation technologies including liposomes, lipid nanoparticles, and inhaled and oral delivery systems.

Board

PCPeter C.M. McWilliams
Peter C.M. McWilliamsBoard directorVenture Partner at Sanderling Ventures
GCGiacomo Chiesi
Giacomo ChiesiBoard Member2016–2019Managing Partner at Chiesi Ventures
CS
Christopher StarrBoard director

Investors · 12

AbingworthreportedLondon · $15M – $30M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$234.9M disclosed across 3 of 5 rounds · 2016–2025

▶$4.9MraisedNov 2016 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher StarrDirector
  • Peter C.M. McWilliamsDirector
  • Agnes RafalkoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Giacomo ChiesiDirector
Offering amount
$12.6M
Amount sold
$4.9M
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
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 Glycomine do?
Glycomine develops therapeutics for rare diseases, many of which currently lack disease-modifying treatment options. The company focuses on addressing unmet medical needs in the rare disease space.
Who founded Glycomine?
Glycomine was founded by Agnes Rafalko in 2014.
Who are Glycomine's investors?
Glycomine's investors include Advent Life Sciences, Chiesi Ventures, CTI Life Sciences Fund L.P., Mission Bay Capital, Mission Biocapital, Remiges Ventures, Inc., RiverVest Venture Partners, Sanderling Ventures and 4 more.
How much funding has Glycomine raised?
Glycomine has disclosed $234.9M raised across 3 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Glycomine headquartered?
Glycomine is headquartered in San Francisco, US.