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Quince Therapeutics

NASDAQ: QNCX

South San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · California corporation · 3 known investors

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Quince Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing the AIDE technology platform, a drug/device combination that encapsulates medications into a patient's own red blood cells to improve drug delivery for rare diseases. The company's lead candidate, eDSP, completed a Phase 3 trial for ataxia-telangiectasia in January 2026 but failed to meet its primary efficacy endpoint; the company is now pursuing strategic alternatives including a potential reverse merger and has suspended further development of its product pipeline.

Founders & leadership

Quince Therapeutics was founded in 2012 by Stephen Dominy and Casey Lynch.

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Stephen DominyCo-founder
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Casey LynchCo-founder
CRCharles Ryan
Charles RyaninExecutive
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Brendan HannahExecutive
DTDirk Thye
Dirk ThyeinExecutiveDirk Thye is an executive and biotech founder who has started multiple biotechnology companies and led product development efforts resulting in approvals and investor returns. His expertise includes company strategy, R&D development cycles, and commercial assessment.
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Kristen GafricExecutive
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Brigette RobertsinChief Corporate Affairs Officer

Board

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David LamondBoard director
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Ilan ZipkinBoard director
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Una RyanBoard director
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Christopher SennerBoard director
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Margi McLoughlinBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$226.2M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2015–2026

$7.4MofferedJun 2026 · 66 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David LamondDirector
  • Christopher SennerDirector
  • Charles RyanExecutive Officer
  • Brendan HannahExecutive Officer
  • Dirk ThyeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brigette RobertsExecutive Officer, Director
  • June BrayDirector
Offering amount
$7.4M
Sales commissions
$1.8M
Placement agents
LifeSci Capital
First sale
May 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, California
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$114.7MraisedJun 2026 · 27 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dirk ThyeExecutive Officer, Director
  • June BrayDirector
  • Brendan HannahExecutive Officer
  • Brigette RobertsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles RyanExecutive Officer
  • Christopher SennerDirector
  • David LamondDirector
Offering amount
$186.4M
Amount sold
$114.7M
Sales commissions
$7.9M
Placement agents
LifeSci Capital
First sale
May 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, California
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$11.5MraisedJul 2025 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Una RyanDirector
  • David LamondDirector
  • Christopher SennerDirector
  • Charles RyanExecutive Officer
  • Margi McLoughlinDirector
  • June BrayDirector
  • Luca BenattiDirector
  • Brendan HannahExecutive Officer
  • Dirk ThyeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rajiv PatniDirector
Offering amount
$21.9M
Amount sold
$11.5M
Sales commissions
$689.3K
Placement agents
Citizens JMP Securities, LLC
First sale
Jun 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, California
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$84.5MraisedMay 2018 · 36 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ilan ZipkinDirector
  • Roger QuyDirector
  • David LamondDirector
  • Kristen GafricExecutive Officer
  • Margi McLoughlinDirector
  • Casey LynchExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen DominyDirector
Offering amount
$85.6M
Amount sold
$84.5M
First sale
May 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$7.6MraisedFeb 2017 · 8 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen A. DominyDirector
  • Casey LynchExecutive Officer, Director
  • David LamondDirector
  • Ilan ZipkinDirector
  • Roger QuyDirector
  • Margi McLoughlinDirector
  • Kristen GafricExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$7.6M
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$7.9MraisedJan 2016 · 13 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen DominyDirector
  • Casey LynchExecutive Officer, Director
  • Margi McLoughlinDirector
  • Kristen GafricExecutive Officer
  • David LamondDirector
  • Ilan ZipkinDirector
Offering amount
$15.9M
Amount sold
$7.9M
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
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
$442.2Mvaluation at IPOMay 2019 · $17.00/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 Quince Therapeutics do?
Quince Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing the AIDE technology platform, a drug/device combination that encapsulates medications into a patient's own red blood cells to improve drug delivery for rare diseases. The company's lead candidate, eDSP, completed a Phase 3 trial for ataxia-telangiectasia in January 2026 but failed to meet its primary efficacy endpoint; the company is now pursuing strategic alternatives including a potential reverse merger and has suspended further development of its product pipeline.
Who founded Quince Therapeutics?
Quince Therapeutics was founded by Stephen Dominy, Casey Lynch in 2012.
Who are Quince Therapeutics's investors?
Quince Therapeutics's investors include Foresite Capital, Sofinnova Partners, Takeda Ventures.
How much funding has Quince Therapeutics raised?
Quince Therapeutics has disclosed $226.2M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Quince Therapeutics headquartered?
Quince Therapeutics is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.