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Pandion Therapeutics

Unicorn exit · $1.9Bacquired by Merck

Cambridge, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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Acquired by Merck February 2021 · $1.9B ($60 per share cash, ~$1.85 billion total equity value) · source ↗

Developing biologic therapies for autoimmune disorders; acquired by Merck for $1.85B in 2021.

Founders & leadership

Pandion Therapeutics was founded in 2016 by Jo Viney.

JVJo Viney
Jo VineyFounder
RKRahul Kakkar
Rahul KakkarCEO2019–2021
ACAnthony Coyle
Anthony CoyleChief Executive Officer and Founder2017–2019President, Research and Development at Repertoire Immune Medicines
CF
Christopher FuglesangNamed on SEC filing
DF
Donald FrailNamed on SEC filing
DB
Daniel BeckerNamed on SEC filing
JC
Jill CarrollNamed on SEC filing

Board

VGVikas Goyal
Vikas GoyalMerck Integration2021–2021Partner at Longwood Fund
MM
Mitchell MutzBoard director
CRCarlo Rizzuto
Carlo RizzutoBoard directorManaging Director at Versant Ventures
ACAlan Crane
Alan CraneBoard directorEntrepreneur Partner at Polaris Partners
NSNancy Stagliano
Nancy StaglianoBoard Member2018–2021CEO at Neuron23

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$61.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2020

▶$40MraisedApr 2020 · 23 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher FuglesangDirector
  • Carlo RizzutoDirector
  • Nancy StaglianoDirector
  • Donald FrailDirector
  • Mitchell MutzDirector
  • Rahul KakkarExecutive Officer, Director
  • Daniel BeckerDirector
  • Alan L. CraneDirector
  • Vikas GoyalExecutive Officer
  • Jill CarrollDirector
  • Jo VineyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$80M
Amount sold
$40M
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$21.6MraisedJan 2018 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vikas GoyalDirector
  • Jo VineyExecutive Officer
  • Mitchell MutzDirector
  • Carlo RizzutoDirector
  • Alan CraneDirector
  • Anthony CoyleExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$57.6M
Amount sold
$21.6M
First sale
Jan 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Pandion Therapeutics went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Pandion Therapeutics do?
Developing biologic therapies for autoimmune disorders; acquired by Merck for $1.85B in 2021.
Who founded Pandion Therapeutics?
Pandion Therapeutics was founded by Jo Viney in 2016.
Who are Pandion Therapeutics's investors?
Pandion Therapeutics's investors include Access Biotechnology, JDRF T1D Fund, Mission Biocapital, RA Capital, SR One Capital Management, Polaris Partners, Versant Ventures.
How much funding has Pandion Therapeutics raised?
Pandion Therapeutics has disclosed $61.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Who acquired Pandion Therapeutics?
Pandion Therapeutics was acquired by Merck.
Where is Pandion Therapeutics headquartered?
Pandion Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, US.