Glyscend
Baltimore, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
Glyscend Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral, first-in-class therapies for type 2 diabetes and obesity. Its approach originated from research on how certain bariatric surgeries improve glucose and metabolic regulation and produce sustained weight loss.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 1
Competitors · 2
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2020
▶$4.8MraisedFeb 2020 · 10 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
- Dennis McWilliamsDirector
- Casey CunninghamDirector
- Ashish NimgaonkarExecutive Officer, Director
- Leighton ReadDirector
- Bob SohDirector
- Offering amount
- $20.9M
- Amount sold
- $4.8M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Feb 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2017 | $500K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2015 | $225K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Glyscend do?
- Glyscend Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral, first-in-class therapies for type 2 diabetes and obesity. Its approach originated from research on how certain bariatric surgeries improve glucose and metabolic regulation and produce sustained weight loss.
- Who founded Glyscend?
- Glyscend was founded by Ashish Nimgaonkar.
- Who are Glyscend's investors?
- Glyscend's investors include Brandon BioCatalyst.
- How much funding has Glyscend raised?
- Glyscend has disclosed $4.8M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Glyscend headquartered?
- Glyscend is headquartered in Baltimore, US.