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Satsuma Pharmaceuticals

South San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 13 known investors

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Satsuma Pharmaceuticals develops therapeutics for the acute treatment of migraine, including an approved dihydroergotamine nasal powder product (Atzumi/STS101). The company's SMART (Simple MucoAdhesive Release Technology) drug-delivery platform aims to address efficacy and administration limitations of existing migraine treatment formulations.

Founders & leadership

Satsuma Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2016 by John Kollins.

JKJohn Kollins
John KollinsFounder
TI
Tadayoshi IwashimaExecutive
TBThomas B. King
Thomas B. KingPresident and Board DirectorThomas B. King is President and Board Director of Satsuma Pharmaceuticals. He brings over 40 years of experience in biopharmaceutical leadership, including prior roles as CEO, President, Executive Chair, and Board Chair across public and private biotechnology and specialty pharmaceutical companies.
RJRob Janosky
Rob JanoskyChief Commercial Officer
TOTom O'Neil
Tom O'NeilChief Financial OfficerHe brings over two decades of finance and operations experience across early-stage startups and large public companies, including expertise in capital raising, investor relations, business development, and merger and acquisition transactions.
DP
David PrichardChief Operating Officer
KNKoji Nakajima
Koji NakajimaHead of Corporate Strategy
SN
Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories, Ltd.Co-founder

Board

HLHeath Lukatch
Heath LukatchBoard directorCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Red Tree Venture
MR
Michael RiebeBoard director
RS
Rajeev ShahBoard director

Investors · 13

Also in the syndicate · 6

CAM CapitalCormorantEventide Asset ManagementShin Nippon Biomedical LaboratoriesSurveyorWellington Management Companylead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$12.1M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2016–2019

  • Undisclosed amountSeries B preferred stock financingApr 2019

    Wellington Management Company (lead), CAM Capital, Cormorant, Eventide Asset Management, Lumira Ventures, Osage University Partners, RA Capital Management, SBI Investment, Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories, Surveyor, TPG Biotech

    Source ↗
▶$12.1MraisedFeb 2018 · 4 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Heath LukatchDirector
  • John KollinsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael RiebeDirector
  • Rajeev ShahDirector
  • Tadayoshi IwashimaExecutive Officer
  • Thomas KingDirector
Offering amount
$12.3M
Amount sold
$12.1M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Satsuma Pharmaceuticals do?
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals develops therapeutics for the acute treatment of migraine, including an approved dihydroergotamine nasal powder product (Atzumi/STS101). The company's SMART (Simple MucoAdhesive Release Technology) drug-delivery platform aims to address efficacy and administration limitations of existing migraine treatment formulations.
Who founded Satsuma Pharmaceuticals?
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals was founded by John Kollins in 2016.
Who are Satsuma Pharmaceuticals's investors?
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals's investors include OUP (Osage University Partners), Vivo Capital, Wellington Management, Lumira Ventures, RA Capital, Red Tree Venture, SBI Investment.
How much funding has Satsuma Pharmaceuticals raised?
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals has disclosed $12.1M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Satsuma Pharmaceuticals headquartered?
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.