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Kezar Life Sciences

South San Francisco, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

Biotech

Founders & leadership

Kezar Life Sciences was founded in 2015 by John F. Fowler and Christopher J. Kirk.

JF
John F. FowlerCo-founder
CJ
Christopher J. KirkCo-founder

Board

DG
Dr. Gerald ChanBoard director
DJ
Dr. Jean-Pierre SommadossiBoard director

Investors · 6

Bay City CapitalSan Rafael · $5M – $10M
Chiesi VenturesBoston · $5M
Pappas CapitalDurham
Solasta VenturesBoston
EcoR1 CapitalreportedSan Francisco
Qiming Venture PartnersreportedBeijing · $5M – $134M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$78.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2017

▶$50MraisedAug 2017 · 24 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jean-Pierre SommadossiDirector
  • Gerald ChanDirector
  • Michael KauffmanDirector
  • John F FowlerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Franklin BergerDirector
  • Christopher J KirkExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bihua ChenDirector
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$50M
First sale
Jun 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$28.4MraisedJun 2015 · 49 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John F. FowlerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dr. Gerald ChanDirector
  • Dr. Jean-Pierre SommadossiDirector
  • Christopher J. KirkExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$28.4M
Amount sold
$28.4M
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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

Who founded Kezar Life Sciences?
Kezar Life Sciences was founded by John F. Fowler, Christopher J. Kirk in 2015.
Who are Kezar Life Sciences's investors?
Kezar Life Sciences's investors include Bay City Capital, Chiesi Ventures, Pappas Capital, Solasta Ventures, EcoR1 Capital, Qiming Venture Partners.
How much funding has Kezar Life Sciences raised?
Kezar Life Sciences has disclosed $78.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Kezar Life Sciences headquartered?
Kezar Life Sciences is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.