Serina Therapeutics
NYSE: SERHuntsville, 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
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J Milton HarrisFounder
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Randall W MoreadithExecutive
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Tacey ViegasinExecutiveTacey 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.
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Steven LedgerChief Executive Officer
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Michael D BentleyNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Miguel A LoyaBoard director
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James R Hudson, Jr.Board director
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Barbara FiskBoard director
Investors · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$31.4M disclosed across 6 of 7 rounds · 2014–2026
- Undisclosed amountprivate placementMar 2026Source ↗
▶$10MraisedMar 2023 · 1 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$3.6MraisedNov 2022 · 1 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$1MraisedJul 2022 · 3 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$3.7MraisedJun 2021 · 12 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$8.2MraisedApr 2018 · 18 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$4.9MraisedMar 2015 · 21 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
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.