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Phio Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ: PHIO

Marlborough, US · Delaware corporation

Phio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing INTASYL, a proprietary self-delivering siRNA gene silencing technology that makes immune cells more effective at killing cancer cells. Its immuno-oncology pipeline targets cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and melanoma.

Founders & leadership

CM
Craig MelloCo-founder
GC
Geert CauwenberghinExecutive
GD
Gerrit DispersyninExecutive
CL
Curtis LockshinNamed on SEC filing
PD
Paul DormanNamed on SEC filing
KB
Keith BrownlieNamed on SEC filing

Board

CL
Curtis Lockshin, Ph.D.Board director
RJ
Robert J. BittermanBoard director
JE
Jonathan E. FreemanBoard director
PA
Patricia A. BradfordBoard director
RL
Robert L. FerraraBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$32.3M disclosed across 16 rounds · 2017–2025

$1.4MraisedNov 2025 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Curtis Lockshin, Ph.D.Director
  • Patricia A. BradfordDirector
  • Robert J. BittermanDirector, Executive Officer
  • Lisa CarsonExecutive Officer
  • David H. DemingDirector
  • Jonathan FreemanDirector
Offering amount
$25.9M
Amount sold
$1.4M
Sales commissions
$1.1M
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$232.1KraisedAug 2025 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert FerraraDirector
  • Jonathan FreemanDirector
  • Lisa CarsonExecutive Officer
  • Robert J. BittermanDirector, Executive Officer
  • David H. DemingDirector
  • Curtis Lockshin, Ph.D.Director
  • Patricia A. BradfordDirector
Offering amount
$5.1M
Amount sold
$232.1K
Sales commissions
$261.8K
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$152.5KraisedJan 2025 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Curtis Lockshin, Ph.D.Director
  • Patricia A. BradfordDirector
  • Robert FerraraDirector
  • Robert InfarinatoExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Robert J. BittermanDirector, Executive Officer
  • Jonathan FreemanDirector
Offering amount
$3.7M
Amount sold
$152.5K
Sales commissions
$185.6K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$265.9KraisedJan 2025 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert J. BittermanDirector, Executive Officer
  • Robert InfarinatoExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan FreemanDirector
  • Patricia A. BradfordDirector
  • Robert FerraraDirector
  • Curtis Lockshin, Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$6.4M
Amount sold
$265.9K
Sales commissions
$312.2K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$208.3KraisedJan 2025 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert FerraraDirector
  • Robert InfarinatoExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Robert J. BittermanDirector, Executive Officer
  • Jonathan FreemanDirector
  • Patricia A. BradfordDirector
  • Curtis Lockshin, Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$208.3K
Sales commissions
$253.4K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$30KraisedJan 2025 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Patricia A. BradfordDirector
  • Curtis Lockshin, Ph.D.Director
  • Robert InfarinatoExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan FreemanDirector
  • Robert FerraraDirector
  • Robert J. BittermanDirector, Executive Officer
Offering amount
$480K
Amount sold
$30K
Sales commissions
$60.8K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$54.6KraisedJan 2025 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Patricia A. BradfordDirector
  • Robert J. BittermanDirector, Executive Officer
  • Robert InfarinatoExecutive Officer
  • Robert FerraraDirector
  • Curtis Lockshin, Ph.D.Director
  • Jonathan FreemanDirector
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$54.6K
Sales commissions
$138.9K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$136.3KraisedJul 2024 · 8 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Curtis A. Lockshin, Ph.D.Director
  • Robert J. BittermanDirector, Executive Officer
  • Jonathan E. FreemanDirector
  • Patricia A. BradfordDirector
  • Robert L. FerraraDirector
Offering amount
$6.4M
Amount sold
$136.3K
Sales commissions
$349.2K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
Jul 2024
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 Phio Pharmaceuticals do?
Phio Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing INTASYL, a proprietary self-delivering siRNA gene silencing technology that makes immune cells more effective at killing cancer cells. Its immuno-oncology pipeline targets cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and melanoma.
Who founded Phio Pharmaceuticals?
Phio Pharmaceuticals was founded by Craig Mello.
How much funding has Phio Pharmaceuticals raised?
Phio Pharmaceuticals has disclosed $32.3M raised across 16 rounds.
Where is Phio Pharmaceuticals headquartered?
Phio Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Marlborough, US.