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Sano Chemicals

Bryan, US · Texas corporation

Sano Chemicals is a clinical-stage drug development company creating new chemical entities (NCEs) as first-in-class treatments for antimicrobial-resistant fungi and bacteria, with additional research into cancer applications. It develops novel drug products aimed at infectious diseases where existing treatments have become ineffective.

Founders & leadership

JL
James Leif SmithNamed on SEC filing

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024

$350KraisedMay 2024 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank AustinDirector
  • Stephen PruettDirector
  • Timothy HieberyDirector
  • James SmithExecutive Officer
  • Shi-En LuDirector
Amount sold
$350K
Placement agents
Elizabeth Hiebert
First sale
Apr 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Texas
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$710KraisedJan 2024 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James Leif SmithExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$710K
Amount sold
$710K
Minimum investment
$100K
Proceeds to insiders
$710K
First sale
Jan 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Texas
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase ISTTR2020$233.1K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase IISTTR2019$2.9M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase ISTTR2017$224.9K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase ISTTR2016$529.6K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sano Chemicals do?
Sano Chemicals is a clinical-stage drug development company creating new chemical entities (NCEs) as first-in-class treatments for antimicrobial-resistant fungi and bacteria, with additional research into cancer applications. It develops novel drug products aimed at infectious diseases where existing treatments have become ineffective.
How much funding has Sano Chemicals raised?
Sano Chemicals has disclosed $1.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Sano Chemicals headquartered?
Sano Chemicals is headquartered in Bryan, US.