Retrotope
Los Altos Hills, US · Delaware corporation
Retrotope is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing proprietary therapeutics that down-regulate lipid peroxidation to treat degenerative diseases, including neurodegenerative conditions such as INAD, Friedreich's ataxia, ALS, and PSP, as well as dry age-related macular degeneration. Its drug candidates are based on stabilized polyunsaturated fatty acids from its proprietary drug discovery platform.
Founders & leadership
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Mikhail ShchepinovFounder and CSO; Director
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Robert MolinariCo-founder
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Charles CantorExecutive
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Anil KumarPresident
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Peter G. MilnerCMO
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Vidhya GopalakrishnanCDO
Board
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Robert F. JohnstonBoard director
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Harry SaalBoard director
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Leonardus H.T. Van der PloegBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$83.5M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2014–2020
▶$25.5MraisedMay 2021 · 39 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$25.5MraisedMay 2021 · 39 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- George GaribaldiDirector
- Nitin MehtaDirector
- Mikhail ShchepinovExecutive Officer, Director
- Corey McCannDirector
- Yvonne KaoExecutive Officer
- Anil KumarExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $58.3M
- Amount sold
- $25.5M
- First sale
- Aug 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.1MraisedJul 2019 · 28 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4.1MraisedJul 2019 · 28 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Leonardus H.T. Van der PloegDirector
- Nitin MehtaDirector
- Charles CantorExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert MolinariExecutive Officer, Director
- Ernst-Guenter AftingDirector
- Peter MilnerDirector
- Timur ArtemevDirector
- Harry SaalDirector
- Mikhail ShchepinovExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.1M
- Amount sold
- $4.1M
- First sale
- Jul 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$20MraisedJul 2019 · 37 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$20MraisedJul 2019 · 37 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Peter MilnerDirector
- Timur ArtemevDirector
- Harry SaalDirector
- Leonardus H.T. Van der PloegDirector
- Mikhail ShchepinovExecutive Officer, Director
- Charles CantorExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert MolinariExecutive Officer, Director
- Ernst-Guenter AftingDirector
- Offering amount
- $20.9M
- Amount sold
- $20M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Nov 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.3MraisedDec 2018 · 40 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4.3MraisedDec 2018 · 40 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert MolinariExecutive Officer, Director
- Charles CantorExecutive Officer, Director
- Leonardus H.T. Van der PloegDirector
- Harry SaalDirector
- Peter MilnerDirector
- Ernst-Guenter AftingDirector
- Timur ArtemevDirector
- Mikhail ShchepinovExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.3M
- Amount sold
- $4.3M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Nov 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.4MraisedJan 2018 · 16 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.4MraisedJan 2018 · 16 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Harry SaalDirector
- Charles CantorExecutive Officer, Director
- Ernst-Guenter AftingDirector
- Peter MilnerDirector
- Leonardus H.T. Van der PloegDirector
- Mikhail ShchepinovExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert MolinariExecutive Officer, Director
- Timur ArtemevDirector
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $2.4M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Dec 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.7MraisedNov 2016 · 26 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.7MraisedNov 2016 · 26 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Leonardus H.T. Van der PloegDirector
- Charles CantorExecutive Officer, Director
- Mikhail ShchepinovExecutive Officer, Director
- Ernst-Guenter AftingDirector
- Robert MolinariExecutive Officer, Director
- Harry SaalDirector
- Peter MilnerDirector
- Timur ArtemevDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $2.7M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Nov 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$10MraisedJan 2015 · 46 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10MraisedJan 2015 · 46 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert F. JohnstonDirector
- Mikhail ShchepinovDirector
- Harry SaalDirector
- Charles CantorExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert MolinariExecutive Officer, Director
- Leonardus H.T. Van der PloegDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $10M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- May 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Retrotope do?
- Retrotope is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing proprietary therapeutics that down-regulate lipid peroxidation to treat degenerative diseases, including neurodegenerative conditions such as INAD, Friedreich's ataxia, ALS, and PSP, as well as dry age-related macular degeneration. Its drug candidates are based on stabilized polyunsaturated fatty acids from its proprietary drug discovery platform.
- Who founded Retrotope?
- Retrotope was founded by Mikhail Shchepinov, Robert Molinari.
- How much funding has Retrotope raised?
- Retrotope has disclosed $83.5M raised across 8 rounds.
- Where is Retrotope headquartered?
- Retrotope is headquartered in Los Altos Hills, US.