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Gritstone bio

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San Carlos, US · 6 known investors

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Acquired by Seattle Project Corp. December 2024 · $21.3M ($21.25 million in cash) · source ↗

Nexoplex Bio develops immunotherapies designed to target tumors through recognition of HLA-peptide complexes using multi-specific antibodies, aimed at cancers including certain lung, gastric, esophageal, head and neck, and cervical cancers. The company works at the intersection of cancer genomics and immunotherapy.

Founders & leadership

AAAndrew Allen
Andrew AllenFounderExecutive Officer, Director at Thumbnail for Gritstone Bio
VE
Vassiliki EconomidesExecutive
MHMatthew Hawryluk
Matthew HawrylukEVP, Chief Business Officer & Boston Site Head2015–2024Chief Business Officer at Prime Medicine
W
WayneCEO
R
RachelVP of Operations
SA
Shefali AgarwalNamed on SEC filing
EJ
Elaine JonesNamed on SEC filing
NA
Naiyer A. RizviNamed on SEC filing
KJ
Karin JoosNamed on SEC filing
EE
Erin E. JonesNamed on SEC filing
CF
Clare FisherNamed on SEC filing

Board

LC
Lawrence CoreyBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$100M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2022

▶$45MraisedNov 2022 · 6 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew AllenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew AllenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Shefali AgarwalDirector
  • Lawrence CoreyDirector
  • Vassiliki EconomidesExecutive Officer
  • Steve KrognesDirector
  • Matthew HawrylukExecutive Officer
  • Elaine JonesDirector
  • Naiyer A. RizviDirector
  • Karin JoosExecutive Officer
  • Erin E. JonesExecutive Officer
  • Clare FisherDirector
Offering amount
$45M
Amount sold
$45M
Sales commissions
$2.4M
Placement agents
Piper Sandler & Co., Evercore Group L.L.C.
First sale
Oct 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$55MraisedOct 2021 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Naiyer Rizvi, M.D.Director
  • Karin JoosExecutive Officer
  • Judith LiDirector
  • Shefali Agarwal, M.D., M.P.H.Director
  • Elaine Jones, Ph.D.Director
  • Rahsaan Thompson, J.D.Executive Officer
  • Andrew Allen, M.D., Ph.D.Executive Officer, Director
  • Richard Heyman, Ph.D.Director
  • Steve KrognesDirector
  • Matt HawrylukExecutive Officer
  • Erin JonesExecutive Officer
  • Celia EconomidesExecutive Officer
  • James ChoExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$55M
Amount sold
$55M
Sales commissions
$2.2M
Placement agents
Cowen and Company
First sale
Sep 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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 Gritstone bio do?
Nexoplex Bio develops immunotherapies designed to target tumors through recognition of HLA-peptide complexes using multi-specific antibodies, aimed at cancers including certain lung, gastric, esophageal, head and neck, and cervical cancers. The company works at the intersection of cancer genomics and immunotherapy.
Who founded Gritstone bio?
Gritstone bio was founded by Andrew Allen.
Who are Gritstone bio's investors?
Gritstone bio's investors include Frazier Life Sciences, GV (Google Ventures), Sofinnova Ventures, The Column Group, REDMILE, Versant Ventures.
How much funding has Gritstone bio raised?
Gritstone bio has disclosed $100M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Gritstone bio headquartered?
Gritstone bio is headquartered in San Carlos, US.