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Myokardia

Unicorn exit · $13.1Bacquired by Bristol Myers Squibb

South San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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Acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb November 2020 · $13.1B ($13.1 billion, or $225.00 per share in cash) · source ↗

MyoKardia was a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company using precision medicine and genomics to develop targeted small-molecule treatments for genetic cardiovascular diseases, including the drug mavacamten for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Founders & leadership

TATassos Anastasios Gianakakos
Tassos Anastasios GianakakosChief Executive Officer2013–2020Co-founder at Prolaio

Board

KSKevin Starr
Kevin StarrBoard Member2012–2018Investor at Third Rock Ventures
CHCharles Homcy
Charles HomcyBoard directorInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
MP
Mark PerryBoard director
KB
Katherine BowdishBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$56M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2015

▶$46MraisedApr 2015 · 9 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kevin StarrDirector
  • Charles HomcyDirector
  • Mark PerryDirector
  • Katherine BowdishDirector
  • Tassos Anastasios GianakakosExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$46M
Amount sold
$46M
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10MraisedAug 2014 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tassos Anastasios GianakakosExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles HomcyDirector
  • Kevin StarrDirector
  • Mark PerryDirector
  • Katherine BowdishDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
Aug 2014
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.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Myokardia went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Myokardia do?
MyoKardia was a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company using precision medicine and genomics to develop targeted small-molecule treatments for genetic cardiovascular diseases, including the drug mavacamten for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Who are Myokardia's investors?
Myokardia's investors include Avoro Capital Advisors, Foresite Capital, Khosla Ventures, Third Rock Ventures.
How much funding has Myokardia raised?
Myokardia has disclosed $56M raised across 2 rounds.
Who acquired Myokardia?
Myokardia was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb.
Where is Myokardia headquartered?
Myokardia is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.