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Ophidion

Bethlehem, US · 3 known investors

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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.

Founders & leadership

JMJulie Miwa
Julie MiwaFounderJulie Miwa is a translational neuroscientist with expertise in nicotinic receptor biology, now serving as Director and Promoter of Ophidion, an early-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene-silencing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.
YH
Yacoub HabibNamed on SEC filing

Board

ML
Michael LarkBoard director
SF
Scott FishmanBoard director
CB
Claudine BruckBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2019–2024

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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 Delaware Crossing Investor Group, 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.