Ophirex
Corte Madera, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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Ophirex is a biotech company developing varespladib, an investigational oral capsule intended to treat snakebite envenomation by inactivating a key venom toxin found in most snake species. The drug is designed as a portable, field-administered rescue treatment to bridge the gap before hospital antivenom.
Founders & leadership
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Jerry HarrisonCo-founder; Director
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Matthew R. LewininFounder and Board MemberMatthew Lewin is an emergency physician and neuroscientist with expertise in expedition medicine; he founded the Center for Exploration and Travel Health and Snakebite Project at the California Academy of Sciences and is co-founder of Ophirex, a biotech company developing oral treatments for snakebite envenomation.
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Jeremy Gowlerin𝕏Chief Executive Officer & Board DirectorJeremy Gowler is an executive at Ophirex, a biotech company developing varespladib, an oral treatment for snakebite envenomation. He has held C-suite and board positions in healthcare, with experience in general management, marketing, sales, business development, and medical affairs across product lifecycle stages, ranging from startups to established corporations.
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Sara CarterExecutive
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Timothy Platts-MillsExecutive
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DotsonFinance leader (Controller/Finance)
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Howard PienNamed on SEC filing
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Nancy J. KochNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$16.5M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2019–2023
- Undisclosed amountSeries BJan 2023Source ↗
▶$16.5MraisedMar 2022 · 18 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$16.5MraisedMar 2022 · 18 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jeremiah HarrisonDirector
- Derrick RossiDirector
- Curt LaBelleDirector
- Hans BishopDirector
- Timothy GarnettDirector
- Nancy J. KochExecutive Officer, Director
- Matthew R. LewinDirector
- Offering amount
- $35M
- Amount sold
- $16.5M
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5MofferedMar 2019 · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$5MofferedMar 2019 · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jerry HarrisonDirector, Promoter
- Matthew LewinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Howard PienDirector, Promoter
- Nancy J. KochExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
by search overlapWorld Health Organization, 202591 shared keywordsThe World Health Organization is a United Nations agency founded in 1948 that leads global health initiatives and emergency response across 194 member states. It works to expand universal health coverage, coordinate responses to health emergencies, and promote healthier lives across all life stages.
Medscape88 shared keywordsMedscape is an online platform providing medical news, clinical information, and continuing education resources to physicians and healthcare professionals globally. The platform offers CME courses, drug and disease information, and patient education across multiple specialties.
Gavi63 shared keywordsGavi is a public-private partnership that funds vaccination programs in developing countries through contributions from governments, foundations, corporations, and private donors. The organization mobilizes resources to provide vaccine access and shape vaccine markets in supported nations.
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Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of DefenseDefense Health Program | Phase II | 2023 | $1.3M |
| Department of DefenseDefense Health Program | Phase II | 2021 | $1.5M |
| Department of DefenseDefense Health Program | Phase I | 2018 | $148.5K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ophirex do?
- Ophirex is a biotech company developing varespladib, an investigational oral capsule intended to treat snakebite envenomation by inactivating a key venom toxin found in most snake species. The drug is designed as a portable, field-administered rescue treatment to bridge the gap before hospital antivenom.
- Who founded Ophirex?
- Ophirex was founded by Jerry Harrison, Matthew R. Lewin.
- Who are Ophirex's investors?
- Ophirex's investors include Global Health Investment Fund.
- How much funding has Ophirex raised?
- Ophirex has disclosed $16.5M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Ophirex headquartered?
- Ophirex is headquartered in Corte Madera, US.