Ophidion
Bethlehem, US · 2 known investors
Ophidion is an early-stage CNS biopharmaceutical company developing a non-invasive carrier technology that delivers gene-silencing agents and other therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier into the brain. It is building a pipeline of disease-modifying and symptomatic treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington's disease and cognition-related conditions.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Founders & leadership
JM
Julie MiwainFounder
YH
Yacoub HabibNamed on SEC filing
Board
ML
Michael LarkBoard director
SF
Scott FishmanBoard director
CB
Claudine BruckBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2019–2024
▶$655.2KraisedOct 2024 · 8 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$655.2KraisedOct 2024 · 8 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael LarkDirector
- Yacoub HabibExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Julie MiwaDirector, Promoter
- Scott FishmanDirector
- Claudine BruckDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.2M
- Amount sold
- $655.2K
- First sale
- Sep 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.6MraisedSep 2023 · 8 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$1.6MraisedSep 2023 · 8 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Julie MiwaDirector, Promoter
- Michael W. LarkDirector
- Scott FishmanDirector
- Claudine BruckDirector
- Yacoub HabibExecutive Officer, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1.6M
- Amount sold
- $1.6M
- First sale
- Aug 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.7MraisedJan 2020 · 12 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$1.7MraisedJan 2020 · 12 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Yacoub HabibExecutive Officer, Promoter
- Julie MiwaDirector, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1.7M
- Amount sold
- $1.7M
- First sale
- Oct 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- 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 Ophidion do?
- Ophidion is an early-stage CNS biopharmaceutical company developing a non-invasive carrier technology that delivers gene-silencing agents and other therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier into the brain. It is building a pipeline of disease-modifying and symptomatic treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington's disease and cognition-related conditions.
- Who founded Ophidion?
- Ophidion was founded by Julie Miwa.
- Who are Ophidion's investors?
- Ophidion's investors include Eisai Innovation, Inc., Robin Hood Ventures.
- How much funding has Ophidion raised?
- Ophidion has disclosed $4M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Ophidion headquartered?
- Ophidion is headquartered in Bethlehem, US.