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Jnana Therapeutics

acquired by Otsuka

Austin, US · Founded 2016 · 7 known investors

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Jnana has developed RAPID, a next-generation chemoproteomics platform that enables rapid discovery of small molecule drugs targeting previously inaccessible disease targets by identifying novel binding sites on complex proteins. The platform uses proprietary reactive affinity probes and high-throughput screening to accelerate drug discovery across challenging target classes including transporters, transcription factors, and GPCRs.

Founders & leadership

Jnana Therapeutics was founded in 2016 by Joanne Dove Kotz.

JD
Joanne Dove KotzFounder
JB
Joel BarrishChief Scientific Officer
DW
Donald W. NicholsonNamed on SEC filing
MH
Matthew HammondNamed on SEC filing
CS
Caroline Stark BeerChief Business Officer
CR
Carlo RizzutoNamed on SEC filing
AC
Annie C. ChenNamed on SEC filing
BM
Brian M. CaliNamed on SEC filing
TG
Terrance G. McGuireNamed on SEC filing
SS
Stuart SchreiberNamed on SEC filing
JD
Joanne D. KotzNamed on SEC filing
KJ
Kevin J. KinsellaNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 7

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$157M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2021–2022

▶$107MraisedJan 2024 · 8 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Annie C. ChenDirector
  • Douglas W. PaganExecutive Officer
  • Ronald Renaud, Jr.Director
  • George VratsanosExecutive Officer
  • Carlo RizzutoDirector
  • Terrance G. McGuireDirector
  • Joanne D. KotzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Donald W. NicholsonDirector
  • Caroline Stark BeerExecutive Officer
  • Matthew HammondDirector
  • Brian M. CaliDirector
Offering amount
$107M
Amount sold
$107M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$50MraisedAug 2021 · 14 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joel BarrishExecutive Officer
  • Donald W. NicholsonDirector
  • Matthew HammondDirector
  • Caroline Stark BeerExecutive Officer
  • Carlo RizzutoDirector
  • Annie C. ChenDirector
  • Brian M. CaliDirector
  • Terrance G. McGuireDirector
  • Stuart SchreiberDirector
  • Joanne D. KotzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin J. KinsellaDirector
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$50M
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
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 Jnana Therapeutics do?
Jnana has developed RAPID, a next-generation chemoproteomics platform that enables rapid discovery of small molecule drugs targeting previously inaccessible disease targets by identifying novel binding sites on complex proteins. The platform uses proprietary reactive affinity probes and high-throughput screening to accelerate drug discovery across challenging target classes including transporters, transcription factors, and GPCRs.
Who founded Jnana Therapeutics?
Jnana Therapeutics was founded by Joanne Dove Kotz in 2016.
Who are Jnana Therapeutics's investors?
Jnana Therapeutics's investors include Avalon BioVentures, Bain Capital Life Sciences, Pfizer Venture Investments, RA Capital, Pfizer Ventures, Polaris Partners, Versant Ventures.
How much funding has Jnana Therapeutics raised?
Jnana Therapeutics has disclosed $157M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Who acquired Jnana Therapeutics?
Jnana Therapeutics was acquired by Otsuka.
Where is Jnana Therapeutics headquartered?
Jnana Therapeutics is headquartered in Austin, US.