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Olema Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ: OLMA

San Francisco, US · Founded 2007 · 183 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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Olema is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for metastatic breast cancer and other endocrine-driven cancers, targeting nuclear receptors and mechanisms of acquired resistance. It focuses on improving treatment outcomes for patients living with breast cancer.

Founders & leadership

Olema Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2007 by Cyrus L. Harmon, Ph.D. and Cyrus L. Harmon.

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Cyrus L. Harmon, Ph.D.Co-founder
CLCyrus L. Harmon
Cyrus L. HarmonCo-founder · Member, Board of DirectorsDirector of Olema, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for metastatic breast cancer and other endocrine-driven cancers. He has background in oncology drug development and expertise in computational biology and bioinformatics.
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David C. Myles, Ph.D.Executive
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Sean Bohen, M.D., Ph.D.Executive
NZNaseem Zojwalla, M.D.
Naseem Zojwalla, M.D.Chief Medical Officer
SKShane Kovacs
Shane KovacsChief Operating and Financial Officer2020–2026
SBSean Bohen
Sean BohenPresident and Chief Executive OfficerDirector, President and Chief Executive Officer at Olema
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David MylesNamed on SEC filing
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Marina BozilenkoNamed on SEC filing
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Peter KusherNamed on SEC filing
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Frank McCormickNamed on SEC filing
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Lawrence FritzNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 9

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$527.4M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2018–2024

▶$250MraisedDec 2024 · 26 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David C. Myles, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • Sandra Horning, M.D.Director
  • Scott GarlandDirector
  • Sean Bohen, M.D., Ph.D.Executive Officer, Director
  • Andrew RappaportDirector
  • Graham Walmsley, M.D., Ph.D.Director
  • Naseem Zojwalla, M.D.Executive Officer
  • Yi LarsonDirector
  • Cyrus L. Harmon, Ph.D.Director
  • Shane KovacsExecutive Officer
  • Ian ClarkDirector
  • Gorjan Hrustanovic, Ph.D.Director
  • Cynthia ButittaDirector
Offering amount
$250M
Amount sold
$250M
Sales commissions
$12.5M
Placement agents
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, LifeSci Capital LLC, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., H.C. Wainright & Co., LLChow, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Jefferies LLC
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$130MraisedSep 2023 · 12 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Yi LarsonDirector
  • Shane KovacsExecutive Officer
  • Cyrus L. Harmon, Ph.D.Director
  • Ian ClarkDirector
  • Graham Walmsley, M.D., Ph.D.Director
  • Sandra Horning, M.D.Director
  • David C. Myles, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • Andrew RappaportDirector
  • Gorjan Hrustanovic, Ph.D.Director
  • Naseem Zojwalla, M.D.Executive Officer
  • Sean Bohen, M.D., Ph.D.Executive Officer, Director
  • Cynthia ButittaDirector
Offering amount
$130M
Amount sold
$130M
First sale
Sep 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$87.4MraisedOct 2020 · 27 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter KushnerExecutive Officer
  • Kinney HornExecutive Officer
  • David MylesExecutive Officer
  • Shane KovacsExecutive Officer
  • Graham WalmsleyDirector
  • Andrew RappaportDirector
  • Frank McCormickDirector
  • Gorjan HrustanovicDirector
  • Cyrus HarmonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ian ClarkDirector
  • Cynthia ButittaDirector
  • Sean BohenExecutive Officer, Director
  • John MoriartyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$87.4M
Amount sold
$87.4M
Sales commissions
$1.4M
Placement agents
Cowen and Company, LLC
First sale
Sep 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$53.9MraisedJun 2020 · 16 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pamela KleinExecutive Officer
  • Gorjan HrustanovicDirector
  • Andrew RappaportDirector
  • Graham WalmsleyDirector
  • Cyrus HarmonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frank McCormickDirector
  • Peter KushnerExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$55.4M
Amount sold
$53.9M
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.1MraisedAug 2018 · 13 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew RappaportDirector
  • David MylesExecutive Officer
  • Marina BozilenkoDirector
  • Peter KusherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frank McCormickDirector
  • Cyrus HarmonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lawrence FritzDirector
  • Gorjan HrustanovicDirector
  • Andrei ManoliuDirector
Offering amount
$6.1M
Amount sold
$6.1M
First sale
Jul 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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
$731.9Mvaluation at IPONov 2020 · $19.00/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 Olema Pharmaceuticals do?
Olema is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for metastatic breast cancer and other endocrine-driven cancers, targeting nuclear receptors and mechanisms of acquired resistance. It focuses on improving treatment outcomes for patients living with breast cancer.
Who founded Olema Pharmaceuticals?
Olema Pharmaceuticals was founded by Cyrus L. Harmon, Ph.D., Cyrus L. Harmon in 2007.
Who are Olema Pharmaceuticals's investors?
Olema Pharmaceuticals's investors include Avoro Capital Advisors, Bain Capital Life Sciences, Foresite Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, RA Capital, Wellington Management, Biotechnology Value Fund, Logos and 1 more.
How much funding has Olema Pharmaceuticals raised?
Olema Pharmaceuticals has disclosed $527.4M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Olema Pharmaceuticals headquartered?
Olema Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in San Francisco, US.