Serina Therapeutics
NYSE: SERHuntsville, US · Alabama corporation · 1 known investors
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
RW
Randall W MoreadithExecutive
TV
Tacey ViegasExecutive
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
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$31.4M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2014–2023
▶$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 rounds.
- Where is Serina Therapeutics headquartered?
- Serina Therapeutics is headquartered in Huntsville, US.


