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Lenz

San Diego, US · 8 known investors

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LENZ Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing VIZZ™, an FDA-approved aceclidine-based eye drop for treating presbyopia, a vision condition affecting over 128 million people in the US. The company is focused on providing a once-daily pharmaceutical solution to restore near vision across a broad patient population aged 45 and above.

Founders & leadership

JMJames McCollum
James McCollumCo-founder, Board Member
ESEef Schimmelpennink
Eef SchimmelpenninkPresident and CEOCEO of LENZ Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company commercializing an FDA-approved eye drop for presbyopia. Schimmelpennink has over 20 years of experience in biopharmaceutical R&D, commercial operations, finance, business development, and manufacturing.
ESEvert Schimmelpennink
Evert SchimmelpenninkPresident and CEO

Investors · 8

Also in the syndicate · 2

Alpha Wave VenturesPoint 72

Funding

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lenz do?
LENZ Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing VIZZ™, an FDA-approved aceclidine-based eye drop for treating presbyopia, a vision condition affecting over 128 million people in the US. The company is focused on providing a once-daily pharmaceutical solution to restore near vision across a broad patient population aged 45 and above.
Who founded Lenz?
Lenz was founded by James McCollum.
Who are Lenz's investors?
Lenz's investors include Alpha Wave Global, RA Capital, Raptor Group, RTW Investments L.P., Sectoral Asset Management, Versant Ventures.
Where is Lenz headquartered?
Lenz is headquartered in San Diego, US.