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PepGen

NASDAQ: PEPG

Boston, US · Founded 2020 · 3 known investors

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PepGen is a clinical-stage biotech company developing oligonucleotide therapies for neuromuscular and neurological diseases using its Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform to improve tissue penetration and uptake in muscle tissues.

Founders & leadership

JMJames McArthur
James McArthurChief Executive OfficerJames McArthur is an executive with over 25 years of experience founding biotech companies and advancing drug development programs from discovery through early clinical proof-of-concept. He has served on boards of both private and public biotech firms and patient advocacy organizations.
NPNoel P. Donnelly
Noel P. DonnellyChief Financial Officer
JDJoseph D. Vittiglio
Joseph D. VittiglioChief Business & Legal OfficerJoseph D. Vittiglio is Chief Business & Legal Officer and Secretary of PepGen, a clinical-stage biotech company developing oligonucleotide therapies for neuromuscular and neurological diseases. He brings experience in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, with expertise in licensing collaborations, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory and manufacturing operations.
KKKasra Kasraian
Kasra KasraianChief Technical Officer

Board

RFRamin Farzaneh-Far
Ramin Farzaneh-FarExecutive Chairman2020–2021Venture Partner at RA Capital
JR
Joshua ResnickBoard director
CAChristopher Ashton
Christopher AshtonBoard directorAdvisor, Life Sciences at Oxford Science Enterprises
HHHeidi Henson
Heidi HensonBoard MemberExecutive Officer at Kura Oncology

Investors · 3

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$126.9M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2020–2025

  • Undisclosed amountpublic offeringSep 2025
    Source ↗
▶$112.5MraisedAug 2021 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ramin Farzaneh-FarDirector
  • Joshua ResnickDirector
  • Christopher AshtonDirector
  • James McArthurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Heidi HensonDirector
Offering amount
$112.5M
Amount sold
$112.5M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14.4MraisedDec 2020 · 6 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matthew WoodDirector
  • Caroline GodfreyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Josh ResnickDirector
  • Ramin Farzaneh-FarDirector
  • Christopher AshtonDirector
Offering amount
$51.8M
Amount sold
$14.4M
First sale
Nov 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does PepGen do?
PepGen is a clinical-stage biotech company developing oligonucleotide therapies for neuromuscular and neurological diseases using its Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform to improve tissue penetration and uptake in muscle tissues.
Who are PepGen's investors?
PepGen's investors include Oxford Science Enterprises, RA Capital, Viking Global.
How much funding has PepGen raised?
PepGen has disclosed $126.9M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is PepGen headquartered?
PepGen is headquartered in Boston, US.