Lipidiopharma
San Diego, US · Founded 2019 · 1 known investors
Lipidio Pharma is a drug development company that acquires molecules with unrealized therapeutic potential and advances them through preclinical and clinical development toward approval or exit. It is currently developing therapeutics for two indications, obesity and sebaceous hyperplasia.
Founders & leadership
Lipidiopharma was founded in 2019 by James Mackay.
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James MackayCo-Founder
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David BulloughNamed on SEC filing
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Daniel PetreeNamed on SEC filing
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J. Gordon FoulkesNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$4.6MraisedNov 2019 · 58 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$4.6MraisedNov 2019 · 58 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David BulloughDirector
- Daniel PetreeDirector
- J. Gordon FoulkesExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $12M
- Amount sold
- $4.6M
- Sales commissions
- $462.3K
- Placement agents
- Maxim Group LLC
- First sale
- Nov 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Lipidiopharma do?
- Lipidio Pharma is a drug development company that acquires molecules with unrealized therapeutic potential and advances them through preclinical and clinical development toward approval or exit. It is currently developing therapeutics for two indications, obesity and sebaceous hyperplasia.
- Who founded Lipidiopharma?
- Lipidiopharma was founded by James Mackay in 2019.
- Who are Lipidiopharma's investors?
- Lipidiopharma's investors include 3E Bioventures Capital.
- How much funding has Lipidiopharma raised?
- Lipidiopharma has disclosed $4.6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Lipidiopharma headquartered?
- Lipidiopharma is headquartered in San Diego, US.

