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Serina Therapeutics

NYSE: SER

Huntsville, US · Alabama corporation · 1 known investors

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Serina Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing its POZ Platform, a polymer technology ("POZylation") that modifies proven small molecule drugs to enable controlled, sustained release with fewer side effects. Its lead candidate, SER-252 (POZ-apomorphine), targets advanced Parkinson's disease, and the platform is also applied to CNS indications and RNA medicines.

Founders & leadership

JM
J Milton HarrisFounder
RWRandall W Moreadith
Randall W MoreadithExecutive
TVTacey Viegas
Tacey ViegasExecutiveTacey Viegas has over 30 years of experience in drug discovery, development, and delivery across oncology, pain, neurology, immunology, antivirals, and dermatology, with leadership roles in chemistry, manufacturing, controls, preclinical biology, and early-stage clinical development.
SL
Steven LedgerChief Executive Officer
MD
Michael D BentleyNamed on SEC filing

Board

MA
Miguel A LoyaBoard director
JR
James R Hudson, Jr.Board director
BF
Barbara FiskBoard director

Investors · 1

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$31.4M disclosed across 6 of 7 rounds · 2014–2026

  • Undisclosed amountprivate placementMar 2026
    Source ↗
▶$10MraisedMar 2023 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Barbara M FiskDirector
  • James R Hudson, Jr.Director
  • Randall W MoreadithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steve LedgerDirector
  • Greg H Bailey, M.D.Director
  • J Milton HarrisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tacey ViegasExecutive Officer
  • Michael D BentleyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Alabama
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.6MraisedNov 2022 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Miguel A LoyaDirector
  • Randall W MoreadithExecutive Officer, Director
  • James R Hudson, Jr.Director
  • Michael D BentleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • J Milton HarrisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Barbara FiskDirector
  • Tacey ViegasExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3.6M
Amount sold
$3.6M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Alabama
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedJul 2022 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Barbara FiskDirector
  • Miguel A LoyaDirector
  • James R Hudson, Jr.Director
  • Randall W MoreadithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tacey ViegasExecutive Officer
  • Michael D BentleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • J Milton HarrisExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
Jun 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Alabama
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.7MraisedJun 2021 · 12 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael D BentleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • James R Hudson, Jr.Director
  • Randall W MoreadithExecutive Officer, Director
  • J Milton HarrisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Barbara FiskDirector
  • Miguel A LoyaDirector
  • Tacey ViegasExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$76.2M
Amount sold
$3.7M
First sale
Jul 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Alabama
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.2MraisedApr 2018 · 18 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James R Hudson, Jr.Director
  • Michael D BentleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Barbara FiskDirector
  • J Milton HarrisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Miguel A LoyaDirector
  • Tacey ViegasExecutive Officer
  • Randall W MoreadithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brendan RaeExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$32.5M
Amount sold
$8.2M
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Alabama
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.9MraisedMar 2015 · 21 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tacey ViegasExecutive Officer
  • J Milton HarrisExecutive Officer, Director
  • James R Hudson, Jr.Director
  • Randall W MoreadithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Barbara FiskDirector
  • Michael D BentleyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6.3M
Amount sold
$4.9M
First sale
Apr 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Alabama
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 Serina Therapeutics do?
Serina Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing its POZ Platform, a polymer technology ("POZylation") that modifies proven small molecule drugs to enable controlled, sustained release with fewer side effects. Its lead candidate, SER-252 (POZ-apomorphine), targets advanced Parkinson's disease, and the platform is also applied to CNS indications and RNA medicines.
Who founded Serina Therapeutics?
Serina Therapeutics was founded by J Milton Harris.
Who are Serina Therapeutics's investors?
Serina Therapeutics's investors include New Capital Partners.
How much funding has Serina Therapeutics raised?
Serina Therapeutics has disclosed $31.4M raised across 6 of its 7 known rounds.
Where is Serina Therapeutics headquartered?
Serina Therapeutics is headquartered in Huntsville, US.