RetroSense Therapeutics
acquired by AllerganAnn Arbor, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware LLC · 4 known investors
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First-in-class optogenetic therapy for retinal diseases; acquired by Allergan.
Founders & leadership
RetroSense Therapeutics was founded in 2014 by Sean Ainsworth.

Board
Investors · 4
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$4.6MraisedOct 2015 · 22 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
- Terry CrossDirector
- Cam GallagherDirector
- Sean AinsworthExecutive Officer, Director
- George LasezkayDirector
- Kenneth KouskyDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $4.6M
- Minimum investment
- $4
- First sale
- Aug 2015
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through RetroSense Therapeutics went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does RetroSense Therapeutics do?
- First-in-class optogenetic therapy for retinal diseases; acquired by Allergan.
- Who founded RetroSense Therapeutics?
- RetroSense Therapeutics was founded by Sean Ainsworth in 2014.
- Who are RetroSense Therapeutics's investors?
- RetroSense Therapeutics's investors include Boston Harbor Angels, ExSight Ventures, GREAT LAKES BAY VENTURE, Santen Pharmaceutical.
- How much funding has RetroSense Therapeutics raised?
- RetroSense Therapeutics has disclosed $4.6M raised across 1 round.
- Who acquired RetroSense Therapeutics?
- RetroSense Therapeutics was acquired by Allergan.
- Where is RetroSense Therapeutics headquartered?
- RetroSense Therapeutics is headquartered in Ann Arbor, US.
