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Prothena

NASDAQ: PRTA

Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, US · Founded 2012 · Ireland corporation · 85 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Prothena is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing investigational therapies for neurodegenerative and rare peripheral amyloid diseases by targeting misfolded proteins. The company leverages its scientific legacy from Athena Neurosciences and collaborates with academic and industry partners to advance its pipeline of novel therapeutic candidates.

Founders & leadership

TBTran B. Nguyen
Tran B. NguyenExecutive
AW
Arthur W. HomanExecutive
KLKarin L. Walker
Karin L. WalkerSVP, Chief Accounting OfficerKarin L. Walker is Chief Accounting Officer at Prothena Corporation plc, bringing three decades of financial management experience across public and private companies in roles including Chief Financial Officer and Controller. She has also served on the boards of Cyclacel Pharmaceutical Inc. and LifeSci Acquisition Corp.
TN
Tara Nickerson, Ph.D.Executive
WM
Wagner M. Zago, Ph.D.Executive
CDCarol D. Karp
Carol D. KarpChief Regulatory Officer2016–2025Carol D. Karp is an executive officer at Prothena with extensive regulatory experience across global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including prior roles at CV Therapeutics and Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy where she led regulatory strategies and product development from preclinical through commercialization stages.
GGGene G. Kinney
Gene G. KinneyPresident & Chief Executive Officer
MJ
Michael J. MalecekChief Legal Officer and Company Secretary
BSBrandon S. Smith
Brandon S. SmithChief Operating Officer
CJChad J. Swanson
Chad J. SwansonChief Development Officer
WMWagner M. Zago
Wagner M. ZagoChief Scientific Officer
RT
Richard T. CollierNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$50M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2017–2018

▶$50MraisedMar 2018 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard T. CollierDirector
  • Tran B. NguyenExecutive Officer
  • Arthur W. HomanExecutive Officer
  • Lars G. Eckman, M.D., Ph.D.Director
  • Dennis J. SelkoeDirector
  • Karin L. WalkerExecutive Officer
  • Tara Nickerson, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • Wagner M. Zago, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • Christopher S. Henney, Ph.D., D.Sc.Director
  • Carol D. KarpExecutive Officer
  • Shane M. CookeDirector
  • Anders O. Harfstrand, M.D., Ph.D.Director
  • Gene G. Kinney, Ph.D.Executive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$50M
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Ireland
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$465.9Mvaluation at IPOOct 2013 · $22.00/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Prothena do?
Prothena is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing investigational therapies for neurodegenerative and rare peripheral amyloid diseases by targeting misfolded proteins. The company leverages its scientific legacy from Athena Neurosciences and collaborates with academic and industry partners to advance its pipeline of novel therapeutic candidates.
Who are Prothena's investors?
Prothena's investors include Sofinnova Ventures, Invesco, RA Capital, Wellington Management.
How much funding has Prothena raised?
Prothena has disclosed $50M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Prothena headquartered?
Prothena is headquartered in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, US.