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Mestag

London, GB · Founded 2020 · 6 known investors

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Mestag is an immunology company developing first-in-class treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases by leveraging novel understanding of fibroblast biology and tertiary lymphoid structures. The company advances agonist antibody programs and operates a RAFT target discovery platform to identify new therapeutic targets.

Founders & leadership

Mestag was founded in 2020 by Michael B. Brenner, Chris Buckley, Mark Coles, Soumya Raychaudhuri, and David A. Tuveson.

MB
Michael B. BrennerFounder
CB
Chris BuckleyFounder
MCMark Coles
Mark ColesFounderMark Coles led research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology's Stromal and Systems Immunology Group, where he studied immune-stromal cell interactions in inflammatory diseases and cancer using experimental and computational methods, and oversaw the Digital Pathology Omics Core providing multiplex imaging services.
SRSoumya Raychaudhuri
Soumya RaychaudhuriFounder
DADavid A. Tuveson
David A. TuvesonFounder
LR
Lindsey RolfeChief Medical OfficerChief Medical Officer at Mestag Therapeutics
PMPascal Merchiers
Pascal MerchiersChief Development OfficerChief Development Officer at Mestag Therapeutics, Pascal Merchiers has led drug discovery and preclinical development programs, managed partnerships with pharmaceutical and academic organizations, and worked across functional genomics, gene therapy, antibody discovery, and protein drug delivery in therapeutic areas including neurodegenerative disease, immune oncology, angiogenesis, and ophthalmology.
RDRobert de Jonge
Robert de JongeChief Business OfficerRobert de Jonge previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Black Belt Tx, an oncology company, and Head of Business Development at Tusk Therapeutics before its 2018 acquisition by Roche; he also held roles in contract research at reMYND NV focused on neurodegenerative disease and Alzheimer's therapies, and as an investment analyst at M Ventures. He holds an MSc in molecular biology and business economics from Leiden University and Delft University of Technology.
GEGreg Elson
Greg ElsonHead of CMC
SHSusan Hill
Susan HillChief Executive OfficerSusan Hill is CEO of Mestag Therapeutics, an immunology company developing antibody and platform-based treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases. She has 25+ years of experience in biotech, pharma, and venture investing, including roles in business development, consulting, and operating positions across multiple companies, and currently serves as a venture partner at SV Health Investors.

Investors · 6

Funding

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  • Undisclosed amountseed financingApr 2021
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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Mestag went on to found or lead other companies.

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
MESTAG LIMITED
Company number
SC366550
Status
Dissolved
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 Oct 2009
Dissolved
9 Mar 2012
Registered office
Coillemore, Newmore, Invergordon, Ross-Shire, IV18 0PG
Nature of business (SIC)
25110 — Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
Accounts
last made up to 31 Oct 2010

Current officers

  • Edmund Donald William Maclellan — secretary, appointed 8 Oct 2009
  • James Kenneth Chalmers — director, appointed 8 Oct 2009
  • Edmund Donald William Maclellan — director, appointed 8 Oct 2009

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 6 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Mestag do?
Mestag is an immunology company developing first-in-class treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases by leveraging novel understanding of fibroblast biology and tertiary lymphoid structures. The company advances agonist antibody programs and operates a RAFT target discovery platform to identify new therapeutic targets.
Who founded Mestag?
Mestag was founded by Michael B. Brenner, Chris Buckley, Mark Coles, Soumya Raychaudhuri, David A. Tuveson in 2020.
Who are Mestag's investors?
Mestag's investors include GV (Google Ventures), SV Health Investors, Forbion, Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Northpond Ventures, JJDC.
Where is Mestag headquartered?
Mestag is headquartered in London, GB.