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Pyxis Oncology

NASDAQ: PYXS

Boston, US · Founded 2018 · 6 known investors

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Pyxis Oncology is a clinical-stage biotech company developing antibody-drug conjugates for solid tumors, with its lead candidate targeting a fibronectin variant found in tumor tissue but not healthy tissue. The company is evaluating its lead therapy as a monotherapy and in combination with an immunotherapy agent in head and neck cancer and other solid tumors.

Healthtech

Founders & leadership

TC
Thomas CivikInterim Chief Executive Officer, Director

Board

DSDavid Steinberg
David SteinbergFounding CEO, former Chairman2019–2021General Partner at Longwood Fund
CWChristoph Westphal
Christoph WestphalBoard directorCo-Founder & General Partner at Longwood Fund
GVGeeta Vemuri
Geeta VemuriBoard directorManaging Partner, Founder at Agent Capital
JK
Jak KnowlesBoard directorVenture Advisor at Agent Capital
JF
John FlavinBoard director
LI
Lucio IannoneBoard director

Investors · 6

LifeSci Venture Partnerslisted by LifeSci Venture PartnersNew York

How we know: LifeSci Venture Partners's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Longwood Fundlisted by Longwood FundBostonvia Christoph Westphal · board

How we know: Longwood Fund's portfolio page · the S-1 prospectus · a partner's Signal profile · board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

Pfizer Venture Investmentslisted by Pfizer Venture Investments$5M – $20M

How we know: Pfizer Venture Investments's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

RA Capitallisted by RA CapitalBoston

How we know: RA Capital's portfolio page · the S-1 prospectus · Not right? Tell us

RTW Investments L.P.reportedNew York

How we know: the S-1 prospectus · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$194.5M disclosed across 2 of 6 rounds · 1900–2026

  • Undisclosed amountprivate placementJul 2026 · 2 sources
    Source ↗
▶$172.5MraisedMar 2021 · 38 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher O?DonnellDirector
  • Gotham MakkerDirector
  • Lara SullivanExecutive Officer, Director
  • David SteinbergDirector
  • John FlavinDirector
  • Lucio IannoneDirector
  • Robert CraneExecutive Officer
  • Christian SchetterDirector
Offering amount
$172.5M
Amount sold
$172.5M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$22MraisedJul 2019 · 9 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David SteinbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christoph WestphalDirector
  • John FlavinDirector
  • Lucio IannoneDirector
  • Geeta VemuriDirector
  • Jak KnowlesDirector
Offering amount
$22M
Amount sold
$22M
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Pyxis Oncology went on to found or lead other companies.

David SteinbergExecutive Officer, DirectorFounded Restorbio +3Geeta VemuriDirectorFounded Agent Capital

Frequently asked questions

What does Pyxis Oncology do?
Pyxis Oncology is a clinical-stage biotech company developing antibody-drug conjugates for solid tumors, with its lead candidate targeting a fibronectin variant found in tumor tissue but not healthy tissue. The company is evaluating its lead therapy as a monotherapy and in combination with an immunotherapy agent in head and neck cancer and other solid tumors.
Who are Pyxis Oncology's investors?
Pyxis Oncology's investors include Agent Capital, LifeSci Venture Partners, Longwood Fund, Pfizer Venture Investments, RA Capital, RTW Investments L.P..
How much funding has Pyxis Oncology raised?
Pyxis Oncology has disclosed $194.5M raised across 2 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Pyxis Oncology headquartered?
Pyxis Oncology is headquartered in Boston, US.