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Jounce Therapeutics

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Cambridge, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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Acquired by Concentra Biosciences, LLC March 2023 · $97.5M ($1.85 per share cash plus CVR; total deal ~$97.5M) · source ↗

Jounce Therapeutics was a Cambridge, MA clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cancer immunotherapies, including antibodies targeting ICOS and LILRB2/ILT4, guided by a biomarker-driven discovery platform.

Founders & leadership

KCKim C. Drapkin
Kim C. DrapkinExecutive
ALAnna L. Barry
Anna L. BarrySenior Vice President, General Counsel2014–2019
RMRichard Murray
Richard MurrayExecutive

Board

RTRobert Tepper
Robert TepperBoard directorPartner and co-founder of Third Rock Ventures
CPCary Pfeffer
Cary PfefferBoard directorInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
RKRobert Kamen
Robert KamenBoard of Directors2013–2023Venture Partner at Third Rock Ventures

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$91M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2020

▶$35MraisedOct 2020 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Luis A. Diaz, Jr.Director
  • Duncan HiggonsDirector
  • Robert IannoneDirector
  • Robert KamenDirector
  • Cary PfefferDirector
  • Robert TepperDirector
  • Perry KarsenDirector
  • Elizabeth G. TrehuExecutive Officer
  • Hugh M. ColeExecutive Officer
  • Kimberlee C. DrapkinExecutive Officer
  • Richard MurrayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Barbara DuncanDirector
Offering amount
$35M
Amount sold
$35M
First sale
Oct 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$56MraisedApr 2015 · 14 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert TepperDirector
  • Kim C. DrapkinExecutive Officer
  • Anna L. BarryExecutive Officer
  • Richard MurrayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cary G. PfefferDirector
  • Robert KamenDirector
Offering amount
$56M
Amount sold
$56M
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
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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2 people who came through Jounce Therapeutics went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Jounce Therapeutics do?
Jounce Therapeutics was a Cambridge, MA clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cancer immunotherapies, including antibodies targeting ICOS and LILRB2/ILT4, guided by a biomarker-driven discovery platform.
Who are Jounce Therapeutics's investors?
Jounce Therapeutics's investors include Boutique Venture Partners, GENERAL INCEPTION, Nextech Invest, Sofinnova Ventures, Venture Capital Investment Management, Third Rock Ventures, Wellington Management.
How much funding has Jounce Therapeutics raised?
Jounce Therapeutics has disclosed $91M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Jounce Therapeutics headquartered?
Jounce Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, US.