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Io Therapeutics

Spring, US · Founded 2010 · Texas corporation

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Io Therapeutics develops small molecule retinoid drugs, including IRX4204 and IRX5183, as potential treatments for oncology, neurologic, autoimmune, and dermatologic conditions such as psoriasis. It is a biopharmaceutical company focused on clinical-stage therapeutic product development.

Founders & leadership

Io Therapeutics was founded in 2010 by Roshantha A. Chandraratna, Rosh Chandraratna, Martin Sanders, M.D., Vidyasagar (Sagar) Vuligonda, Ph.D., and Rosh Chandraratna, Ph.D.

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Roshantha A. ChandraratnaCo-founder
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Rosh ChandraratnaCo-founder, initial President & Chief Scientific Officer
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Martin Sanders, M.D.Executive Chairman and CEO, co-founder
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Vidyasagar (Sagar) Vuligonda, Ph.D.Director and Chief Science Officer, co-founder
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Rosh Chandraratna, Ph.DCo-founder and initial President and Chief Scientific Officer
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Sharon LewNamed on SEC filing
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Sahani ChandraratnaNamed on SEC filing
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Vidyasagar VuligondaCo-founder, Director & Chief Science Officer
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Martin SandersCo-founder, Executive Chairman & CEO

Board

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Scott ThacherBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2013–2023

▶$4.2MraisedAug 2023 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sharon LewExecutive Officer
  • Sahani ChandraratnaDirector
  • Vidyasagar VuligondaExecutive Officer
  • Martin SandersExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$4.2M
Amount sold
$4.2M
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Texas
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$443.5KraisedJan 2014 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott ThacherDirector
  • Martin E. SandersExecutive Officer, Director
  • Roshantha A. ChandraratnaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$443.5K
First sale
Dec 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, California, 2010
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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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2016$1.9M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2014$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 Io Therapeutics do?
Io Therapeutics develops small molecule retinoid drugs, including IRX4204 and IRX5183, as potential treatments for oncology, neurologic, autoimmune, and dermatologic conditions such as psoriasis. It is a biopharmaceutical company focused on clinical-stage therapeutic product development.
Who founded Io Therapeutics?
Io Therapeutics was founded by Roshantha A. Chandraratna, Rosh Chandraratna, Martin Sanders, M.D., Vidyasagar (Sagar) Vuligonda, Ph.D., Rosh Chandraratna, Ph.D in 2010.
How much funding has Io Therapeutics raised?
Io Therapeutics has disclosed $4.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Io Therapeutics headquartered?
Io Therapeutics is headquartered in Spring, US.