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Spark Therapeutics

Philadelphia, US · Founded 2013 · 3 known investors

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One-time gene therapy products including a candidate for RPE65-related blindness. (NASDAQ: ONCE) (Acquired by Roche)

Founders & leadership

Spark Therapeutics was founded in 2013 by Jeffrey D. Marrazzo.

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Jeffrey D. MarrazzoFounder
JWJoseph W. La Barge
Joseph W. La BargeExecutive

Board

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Arthur DantchikBoard director
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Lars Ekman, M.D. Ph.D.Board director
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Steven M. AltschulerBoard director
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Anand MehraBoard director
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Elliott SigalBoard director
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Rogerio VivaldiBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$72.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

▶$72.8MraisedJun 2014 · 28 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joseph W. La BargeExecutive Officer
  • Elliott SigalDirector
  • Rogerio VivaldiDirector
  • Arthur DantchikDirector
  • Lars Ekman, M.D. Ph.D.Director
  • Steven M. AltschulerDirector
  • Jeffrey D. MarrazzoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anand MehraDirector
Offering amount
$72.8M
Amount sold
$72.8M
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Spark Therapeutics do?
One-time gene therapy products including a candidate for RPE65-related blindness. (NASDAQ: ONCE) (Acquired by Roche)
Who founded Spark Therapeutics?
Spark Therapeutics was founded by Jeffrey D. Marrazzo in 2013.
Who are Spark Therapeutics's investors?
Spark Therapeutics's investors include Sofinnova Ventures, Deerfield Management Company, Rock Springs Capital.
How much funding has Spark Therapeutics raised?
Spark Therapeutics has disclosed $72.8M raised across 1 round.
Where is Spark Therapeutics headquartered?
Spark Therapeutics is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.