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Pliant Therapeutics

NASDAQ: PLRX

South San Francisco, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 90 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Pliant Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing integrin-based therapeutics to treat serious diseases. The company focuses on understanding integrin biology and molecular mechanisms of pathology to create safer and more effective therapies for patients.

Founders & leadership

Pliant Therapeutics was founded in 2015 by Bernard Coulie.

BCBernard Coulie
Bernard CoulieFounder · President and Chief Executive Officer
JH
Johannes HullExecutive
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Eric LefebvreChief Medical Officer2018–2025
KC
Keith CummingsChief Financial OfficerKeith Cummings holds an MD/MBA from Duke University and has worked as an investment banker at Barclays and Citi covering healthcare and biotech M&A transactions before becoming CFO of Pliant Therapeutics in 2018. He currently leads financing strategy for the clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company.
LCLily Cheung
Lily CheungChief Human Resources OfficerShe brings over 25 years of HR leadership experience across pharmaceutical and technology sectors, including building and scaling shared services functions.
MKMinnie Kuo
Minnie KuoChief Operating Officer

Board

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Kevin RaidyBoard director
NENeil Exter
Neil ExterBoard directorRetired Partner at Third Rock Ventures
CHCharles Homcy
Charles HomcyBoard directorInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
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Suzanne BruhnBoard director
JC
John CurnutteBoard director
HH
Hoyoung HuhBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$162.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2019

▶$100.4MraisedMar 2020 · 66 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bernard CoulieExecutive Officer, Director
  • Barbara HowesExecutive Officer
  • Keith CummingsExecutive Officer
  • Gayle CrowellDirector
  • Smital ShahDirector
  • Kevin RaidyDirector
  • Charles HomcyDirector
  • Neil ExterDirector
  • John CurnutteDirector
  • Suzanne BruhnDirector
  • Hoyoung HuhDirector
  • Eric LefebvreExecutive Officer
  • Johannes HullExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$100.4M
Amount sold
$100.4M
First sale
Dec 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$62.1MraisedJul 2018 · 29 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kevin RaidyDirector
  • Suzanne BruhnDirector
  • Johannes HullExecutive Officer
  • John CurnutteDirector
  • Hoyoung HuhDirector
  • Neil ExterDirector
  • Bernard CoulieExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric LefebvreExecutive Officer
  • Charles HomcyDirector
Offering amount
$62.1M
Amount sold
$62.1M
First sale
Jul 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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 Pliant Therapeutics do?
Pliant Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing integrin-based therapeutics to treat serious diseases. The company focuses on understanding integrin biology and molecular mechanisms of pathology to create safer and more effective therapies for patients.
Who founded Pliant Therapeutics?
Pliant Therapeutics was founded by Bernard Coulie in 2015.
Who are Pliant Therapeutics's investors?
Pliant Therapeutics's investors include Menlo Ventures, Agent Capital, Third Rock Ventures.
How much funding has Pliant Therapeutics raised?
Pliant Therapeutics has disclosed $162.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Pliant Therapeutics headquartered?
Pliant Therapeutics is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.