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Orexigen Therapeutics

La Jolla, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 146 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Currax Pharmaceuticals develops and markets a portfolio of therapies for chronic progressive diseases. The company works within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry to address patient health challenges.

Founders & leadership

PKPreston Klassen
Preston KlassenEVP, Head of Development2009–2016
JH
Joseph HaganExecutive
MN
Michael NarachiExecutive
TC
Thomas CannellExecutive

Board

EW
Eckard WeberBoard directorVenture Partner at Domain Associates
BH
Brian H. DoveyBoard directorPartner at Domain Associates
LCLouis C Bock
Louis C BockBoard Director2005–2018Venture Partner at Sante Ventures
PJ
Patrick J MahaffyBoard director
LS
Lota S ZothBoard director
PK
Peter K HonigBoard director
WL
Wendy L DixonBoard director
DJ
David J EndicottBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$274.6M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2015–2017

▶$49.6MraisedMar 2017 · 9 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Deborah JornDirector
  • Thomas LynchExecutive Officer
  • Jason KeyesExecutive Officer
  • David J EndicottDirector
  • Patrick J MahaffyDirector
  • Thomas CannellExecutive Officer
  • Louis C BockDirector
  • Peter K HonigDirector
  • Peter FlynnExecutive Officer
  • Brian H. DoveyDirector
  • Michael NarachiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lota S ZothDirector
Offering amount
$49.6M
Amount sold
$49.6M
Sales commissions
$1.6M
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$165MraisedMar 2016 · 21 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Louis C BockDirector
  • Eckard WeberDirector
  • Michael NarachiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lota S ZothDirector
  • Thomas CannellExecutive Officer
  • Preston KlassenExecutive Officer
  • David J EndicottDirector
  • Thomas LynchExecutive Officer
  • Brian H. DoveyDirector
  • Patrick J MahaffyDirector
  • Heather AceExecutive Officer
  • Peter K HonigDirector
Offering amount
$330M
Amount sold
$165M
Sales commissions
$5M
Placement agents
Leerink Partners LLC
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$60MraisedSep 2015 · 1 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Preston KlassenExecutive Officer
  • Joseph HaganExecutive Officer
  • Eckard WeberDirector
  • Brian H. DoveyDirector
  • Louis C BockDirector
  • Patrick J MahaffyDirector
  • Lota S ZothDirector
  • Peter K HonigDirector
  • Michael NarachiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Wendy L DixonDirector
  • David J EndicottDirector
  • Thomas CannellExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$90M
Amount sold
$60M
First sale
Sep 2015
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 Orexigen Therapeutics do?
Currax Pharmaceuticals develops and markets a portfolio of therapies for chronic progressive diseases. The company works within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry to address patient health challenges.
Who are Orexigen Therapeutics's investors?
Orexigen Therapeutics's investors include Cross Creek Advisors, Montreux Equity Partners, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Sofinnova Ventures, Domain Associates, Domain Partners.
How much funding has Orexigen Therapeutics raised?
Orexigen Therapeutics has disclosed $274.6M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Orexigen Therapeutics headquartered?
Orexigen Therapeutics is headquartered in La Jolla, US.