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Star Therapeutics

South San Francisco, US · 19 known investors

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Star Therapeutics develops treatments aimed at addressing real-world patient needs.

Founders & leadership

ARAdam Rosenthal
Adam RosenthalCEO and FounderAdam Rosenthal founded Star Therapeutics after leading multiple successful therapeutic development programs; his prior companies, including Vega Therapeutics, True North Therapeutics, and iPierian, were acquired for a combined $3.55 billion.
NSNancy Stagliano
Nancy StaglianoCo-founder · Executive ChairCEO at Neuron23
MC
Michelle CarpenterExecutive
SP
Sandip PanickerExecutive
SRScott Robertson
Scott RobertsonChief Business Officer & Chief Financial Officer
GP
Gary PatouChief Medical Officer2020–2026Gary Patou is an executive officer at Star Therapeutics who has held leadership positions in large pharmaceutical and small biotech companies, with experience spanning drug development across infectious disease, pain, dermatology, autoimmune disease, and vaccines, including involvement in multiple Phase 3 clinical trials and drug approvals.

Board

JHJason Hafler
Jason HaflerBoard directorManaging Director at Sanofi Ventures
CGCarl Gordon
Carl GordonBoard directorManaging Partner at OrbiMed
AN
Amrit NagpalBoard director
BSBeth Seidenberg
Beth SeidenbergBoard directorFounding Managing Director at Westlake Village BioPartners
MKMaha Katabi
Maha KatabiBoard MemberGeneral Partner at Sofinnova Ventures
MF
Matthew FustBoard director

Investors · 19

Also in the syndicate · 2

Cormorant Asset ManagementGordonMD Global Investments

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$250M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$125MraisedOct 2025 · 21 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jason HaflerDirector
  • Nancy StaglianoDirector
  • Michelle CarpenterExecutive Officer
  • Carl GordonDirector
  • Matthew FustDirector
  • Amrit NagpalDirector
  • Beth SeidenbergDirector
  • Sandip PanickerExecutive Officer
  • Scott RobertsonExecutive Officer
  • Adam RosenthalExecutive Officer, Director
  • Maha KatabiDirector
  • Gary PatouExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$125M
Amount sold
$125M
First sale
Sep 2025
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
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 Star Therapeutics do?
Star Therapeutics develops treatments aimed at addressing real-world patient needs.
Who founded Star Therapeutics?
Star Therapeutics was founded by Adam Rosenthal, Nancy Stagliano.
Who are Star Therapeutics's investors?
Star Therapeutics's investors include Frazier Life Sciences, OrbiMed, RA Capital, Sanofi Ventures, Sofinnova Ventures, Agent Capital, Blue Owl Capital, Catalio Capital Management and 9 more.
How much funding has Star Therapeutics raised?
Star Therapeutics has disclosed $250M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Star Therapeutics headquartered?
Star Therapeutics is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.