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Sermonix Pharmaceuticals

Columbus, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation

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Sermonix Pharmaceuticals is a privately held biotechnology company developing female-specific oncology products, with a lead investigational drug, lasofoxifene, being studied for breast and ovarian cancer. Its ELAINE study evaluates lasofoxifene versus fulvestrant in women with ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer carrying an ESR1 mutation.

Founders & leadership

Sermonix Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2014 by David Portman.

DPDavid Portman
David PortmanFounderDavid Portman is founder and CEO of Sermonix Pharmaceuticals, which develops oncology treatments including lasofoxifene for advanced breast cancer. He conducted over 140 clinical research studies at the Columbus Center for Women's Health Research, which he founded in 1997, focused on women's health including hormone therapy and SERMs, and served as principal investigator for multiple SERM development programs at Pfizer before licensing lasofoxifene from Ligand Pharmaceuticals to establish Sermonix in 2015.
MPMiriam Portman
Miriam PortmanChief Operating OfficerMiriam Portman is Chief Operating Officer at Sermonix Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company developing oncology treatments for women. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Pre-Medicine from the University of Michigan and has prior experience in pharmaceutical operations.

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$42.8M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2015–2021

▶$40.2MraisedNov 2021 · 9 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Anthony WildExecutive Officer, Director
  • Miriam PortmanExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Elizabeth AttiasExecutive Officer
  • Michael FriedmanDirector
  • Simon JenkinsExecutive Officer
  • Elizabeth GarnerDirector
  • David PortmanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Richard De SchutterDirector
  • Barry KommExecutive Officer
  • Thomas PfistererDirector
  • Paul PlourdeExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$40.2M
Amount sold
$40.2M
Sales commissions
$2.2M
Placement agents
LIFESCI CAPITAL
First sale
Nov 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.6MraisedJul 2016 · 2 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Miriam PortmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • David PortmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Patrick WieselDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$1.6M
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Jul 2016
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Ohio, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedOct 2015 · 17 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Miriam PortmanExecutive Officer
  • David PortmanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Sep 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Ohio, 2014
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 Sermonix Pharmaceuticals do?
Sermonix Pharmaceuticals is a privately held biotechnology company developing female-specific oncology products, with a lead investigational drug, lasofoxifene, being studied for breast and ovarian cancer. Its ELAINE study evaluates lasofoxifene versus fulvestrant in women with ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer carrying an ESR1 mutation.
Who founded Sermonix Pharmaceuticals?
Sermonix Pharmaceuticals was founded by David Portman in 2014.
How much funding has Sermonix Pharmaceuticals raised?
Sermonix Pharmaceuticals has disclosed $42.8M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Sermonix Pharmaceuticals headquartered?
Sermonix Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Columbus, US.