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NextCure

NASDAQ: NXTC

Beltsville, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 11 known investors

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Nextcure is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing immunotherapies targeting IO pathways, with a focus on oncology applications.

Founders & leadership

NextCure was founded in 2015 by Michael Richman.

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Michael RichmanFounder
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Timothy MayerExecutive
UGUdayan Guha
Udayan GuhaExecutiveUdayan Guha is a physician-scientist with over 15 years of experience in clinical development across academic, pharmaceutical, and biotech settings, with expertise in targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and cellular therapy. He currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at NextCure, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing immunotherapies for oncology.
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Steven P. CobournCFOSteven P. Cobourn is an executive with experience in financial leadership and biotech operations, including IPO preparation, clinical trial budgeting, and fundraising across companies ranging from early-stage startups to established firms.
SKSourav Kundu
Sourav KunduExecutiveSourav Kundu brings experience in process development and manufacturing for biotechnology protein products. He serves as an Executive Officer at NextCure, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing immunotherapies for oncology.
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Kevin ShawExecutiveKevin Shaw is a legal executive with over 20 years of experience in life sciences and technology, with background in intellectual property, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and clinical trial establishment. He serves as an Executive Officer at NextCure, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing immunotherapies for oncology.
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ASHER RUBINExecutive

Board

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Elaine V. JonesBoard director
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Anne BorgmanBoard director
DKDavid Kabakoff
David KabakoffBoard directorExecutive Partner, Private Equity at Sofinnova Ventures
TSTIM SHANNON
TIM SHANNONBoard directorGeneral Partner at Canaan Partners
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JUDITH LIBoard directorPartner at LAV

Investors · 11

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$449.9M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2015–2026

▶$21.5MraisedDec 2025 · 12 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Timothy MayerExecutive Officer
  • Michael RichmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Elaine V. JonesDirector
  • Udayan GuhaExecutive Officer
  • Anne BorgmanDirector
  • Steven P. CobournExecutive Officer
  • David KabakoffDirector
  • Sourav KunduExecutive Officer
  • Ellen FeigalDirector
  • Stephen WebsterDirector
  • John G. HoustonDirector
  • Kevin ShawExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$21.5M
Amount sold
$21.5M
Finders' fees
$1.2M
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$93.4MraisedNov 2018 · 22 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stella XuDirector
  • Michael RichmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael YiDirector
  • Judith LiDirector
  • Chau Q. KhuongDirector
  • Kevin N. HellerExecutive Officer
  • David KabakoffDirector
  • Steven CobournExecutive Officer
  • Tim ShannonDirector
  • Elaine JonesDirector
Offering amount
$93.4M
Amount sold
$93.4M
First sale
Nov 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15MraisedJan 2016 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • CAROLYN GREENDirector
  • ASHER RUBINExecutive Officer
  • DAVID KABAKOFFDirector
  • TIM SHANNONDirector
  • MICHAEL RICHMANExecutive Officer, Director
  • JUDITH LIDirector
  • CHAU Q. KHUONGDirector
Offering amount
$67M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
Dec 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.

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$986Mvaluation at IPONov 2019 · $36.75/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

Frequently asked questions

What does NextCure do?
Nextcure is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing immunotherapies targeting IO pathways, with a focus on oncology applications.
Who founded NextCure?
NextCure was founded by Michael Richman in 2015.
Who are NextCure's investors?
NextCure's investors include Bay City Capital, Canaan Partners, LAV, Lilly Asia Ventures, Pfizer Venture Investments, Quan Capital, Sofinnova Ventures, Taiho Ventures, LLC and 3 more.
How much funding has NextCure raised?
NextCure has disclosed $449.9M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is NextCure headquartered?
NextCure is headquartered in Beltsville, US.