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Ann Arbor, US · 3 known investors
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Peptinovo develops PALM™, a targeted drug-delivery platform that encapsulates chemotherapy drugs to deliver them directly to cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, reducing side effects and enabling higher therapeutic doses. The technology mimics HDL cholesterol carriers that cancer cells naturally uptake, allowing selective destruction of tumors with improved safety profiles.
Founders & leadership
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Ren HomanFounderRen Homan spent over three decades in drug discovery and development at Parke-Davis, Pfizer, and Esperion Therapeutics, and previously co-founded AlphaCore Pharma, which was acquired by AstraZeneca in 2013. He is Chief Scientific Officer of Peptinovo Biopharma, where he oversees research advancement of the company's drug-delivery platform.
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REYNOLD HOMANExecutive
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BILL ELLIOTTCo-founder at Peptinovo BiopharmaBill Elliott has held roles in oncology drug discovery and development at Parke Davis/Pfizer and ProNAi Therapeutics, as well as preclinical and contract research positions at Charles River Discovery and Imaging Services and BioDuro.
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STEVE TOKAZExecutive
Board
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DAVID ROMENESCOBoard director
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FRED BROWNBoard director
Investors · 3
ID Ventureslisted by ID VenturesDetroit · $50K – $250K
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WMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Centerlisted by WMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization CenterKalamazoo · $100K – $250K
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CANTILEVER INVESTORSreportedAnn Arbor
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2024
▶$1.3MraisedDec 2024 · 12 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(c)
▶$1.3MraisedDec 2024 · 12 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- DAVID ROMENESCODirector
- FRED BROWNDirector
- REYNOLD HOMANExecutive Officer, Director
- BILL ELLIOTTExecutive Officer
- STEVE TOKAZExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- Sep 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
▶$955KraisedJun 2021 · 12 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$955KraisedJun 2021 · 12 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- STEVE TOKAZDirector
- REYNOLD HOMANExecutive Officer, Director
- Amount sold
- $955K
- First sale
- Jun 2021
- 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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Frequently asked questions
- What does Peptinovo do?
- Peptinovo develops PALM™, a targeted drug-delivery platform that encapsulates chemotherapy drugs to deliver them directly to cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, reducing side effects and enabling higher therapeutic doses. The technology mimics HDL cholesterol carriers that cancer cells naturally uptake, allowing selective destruction of tumors with improved safety profiles.
- Who founded Peptinovo?
- Peptinovo was founded by Ren Homan.
- Who are Peptinovo's investors?
- Peptinovo's investors include ID Ventures, WMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center, CANTILEVER INVESTORS.
- How much funding has Peptinovo raised?
- Peptinovo has disclosed $2.3M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Peptinovo headquartered?
- Peptinovo is headquartered in Ann Arbor, US.