PDS Biotechnology Corp.
NASDAQ: PDSBNorth Brunswick, US · 3 known investors
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PDS Biotech develops T cell activating immunotherapies for cancer and infectious disease vaccines in clinical stages. The company operates proprietary platforms and maintains partnerships with major healthcare institutions including Merck, MD Anderson Cancer Center, National Cancer Institute, and Mayo Clinic.
Founders & leadership
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Frank K. Bedu-AddoinFounderFrank Bedu-Addo is a biotech executive with experience in drug development, pharmaceutical operations, and raising both private and public financing. He has held leadership roles at drug development companies, served on boards of private and public companies, and has published research on protein drug development and nano-therapeutics.
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Frank Bedu-AddoinPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Principal Executive Officer and DirectorFrank Bedu-Addo is a biotech executive with background in drug development, fundraising, and regulatory affairs. He has led private and public biotech companies through clinical development stages and negotiated partnerships with pharmaceutical and academic institutions.
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Gregory L. ConnChief Scientific Officer
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Kirk ShepardinChief Medical Officer
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Lars BoesgaardinChief Financial OfficerAn international finance executive with divisional and corporate management experience, Lars Boesgaard has led private and public funding activities, including IPO work, and has expertise in financial reporting, cost accounting, internal controls, and SOX compliance across multiple regions.
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Stephan ToutaininChief Operating OfficerStephan Toutain is Chief Operating Officer at PDS Biotechnology Corp., which develops T cell activating immunotherapies for cancer and infectious disease vaccines. He brings experience as a biotech/pharmaceutical executive with prior involvement in commercial operations across neurology, hematology, nephrology, oncology, and cardiovascular therapeutic areas, including work on orphan drug and rare disease development.
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$2M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2016–2025
- Undisclosed amountregistered direct offeringNov 2025Source ↗
▶$1.1MraisedSep 2016 · 14 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.1MraisedSep 2016 · 14 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Frank K. Bedu-AddoExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $1.1M
- First sale
- Aug 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$902.5KraisedAug 2016 · 12 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$902.5KraisedAug 2016 · 12 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Frank K. Bedu-AddoExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $902.5K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Jul 2016
- 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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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2010 | $174.3K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2009 | $1.3M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2008 | $166.5K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2007 | $149.3K |
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.
Acquisitions · 1
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Frequently asked questions
- What does PDS Biotechnology Corp. do?
- PDS Biotech develops T cell activating immunotherapies for cancer and infectious disease vaccines in clinical stages. The company operates proprietary platforms and maintains partnerships with major healthcare institutions including Merck, MD Anderson Cancer Center, National Cancer Institute, and Mayo Clinic.
- Who founded PDS Biotechnology Corp.?
- PDS Biotechnology Corp. was founded by Frank K. Bedu-Addo.
- Who are PDS Biotechnology Corp.'s investors?
- PDS Biotechnology Corp.'s investors include Elevate Ventures, EMV Capital, Yorkville Advisors.
- How much funding has PDS Biotechnology Corp. raised?
- PDS Biotechnology Corp. has disclosed $2M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is PDS Biotechnology Corp. headquartered?
- PDS Biotechnology Corp. is headquartered in North Brunswick, US.