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Syndax Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ: SNDX

Waltham, US · Incorporated in Delaware · 333 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors

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Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes small-molecule and antibody cancer therapies, including two FDA-approved medicines: revumenib (a menin inhibitor for acute leukemias) and axatilimab (a CSF-1R blocking antibody for graft-versus-host disease and fibrotic diseases), along with clinical-stage programs exploring expanded uses and combinations in oncology.

Founders & leadership

JPJohn Pallies
John PalliesChief Financial Officer2013–2016
AMArlene Morris
Arlene MorrisExecutiveShe brings experience in business development, investor relations, and commercial development across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, vaccine, and gene therapy sectors, along with nonprofit board service.
MAMichael A. Metzger
Michael A. MetzgerChief Executive Officer and DirectorMichael Metzger is Chief Executive Officer of Syndax Pharmaceuticals, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cancer therapies. He has prior experience as a life sciences executive at biotechnology companies spanning development through public markets, as well as investment background in pharmaceutical licensing and mergers and acquisitions.
KAKeith A. Goldan
Keith A. GoldanChief Financial OfficerKeith Goldan is Chief Financial Officer of Syndax Pharmaceuticals, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cancer therapies. He brings 30 years of executive experience across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, with expertise spanning corporate development, capital markets, and public company financial management, and holds an MBA from Wharton.

Board

DPDennis Podlesak
Dennis PodlesakBoard directorVenture Partner at Domain Associates
IR
Ivor RoystonBoard director
LE
Luke Evnin, Ph.D.Board director
KK
Kim Kamdar, Ph.DBoard director
GW
George W Sledge, Jr. M.D.Board director
FE
Fabrice Egros, Ph.D.Board director
RP
Richard P SheaBoard director

Investors · 13

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$93.2M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2014–2015

▶$61.3MraisedAug 2015 · 19 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dennis PodlesakDirector
  • Fabrice Egros, Ph.D.Director
  • Michael MetzgerExecutive Officer
  • Kim Kamdar, Ph.DDirector
  • Luke Evnin, Ph.D.Director
  • Ivor Royston, M.D.Director
  • George W Sledge, Jr., M.D.Director
  • John PalliesExecutive Officer
  • Richard P SheaDirector
  • Henry ChenDirector
  • Briggs Morrison, M.D.Executive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$61.3M
Amount sold
$61.3M
First sale
Aug 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$24MraisedJun 2015 · 12 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • George W Sledge, Jr. M.D.Director
  • Richard P SheaDirector
  • Ivor RoystonDirector
  • Fabrice Egros, Ph.D.Director
  • Luke Evnin, Ph.D.Director
  • Henry ChenDirector
  • Michael MetzgerExecutive Officer
  • John PalliesExecutive Officer
  • Dennis PodlesakDirector
  • Kim Kamdar, Ph.DDirector
Offering amount
$45.2M
Amount sold
$24M
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.9MraisedSep 2014 · 10 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Fabrice Egros, Ph.D.Director
  • George W Sledge, Jr. M.D.Director
  • Arlene MorrisExecutive Officer, Director
  • John PalliesExecutive Officer
  • Dennis PodlesakDirector
  • Kim Kamdar, Ph.DDirector
  • Ivor RoystonDirector
  • Luke Evnin, Ph.D.Director
  • Richard P SheaDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$4.9M
First sale
Sep 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.7MraisedFeb 2014 · 3 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dennis PodlesakDirector
  • Ivor RoystonDirector
  • John PalliesExecutive Officer
  • Luke Evnin, Ph.D.Director
  • George W Sledge, Jr. M.D.Director
  • Fabrice Egros, Ph.D.Director
  • Arlene MorrisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard P SheaDirector
  • Kim Kamdar, Ph.DDirector
Offering amount
$1.7M
Amount sold
$1.7M
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedFeb 2014 · 4 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dennis PodlesakDirector
  • Luke Evnin, Ph.D.Director
  • Ivor RoystonDirector
  • Arlene MorrisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kim Kamdar, Ph.DDirector
  • Fabrice Egros, Ph.D.Director
  • John PalliesExecutive Officer
  • Richard P SheaDirector
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Jan 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, 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.

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$208.5Mvaluation at IPOMar 2016 · $12.00/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Syndax Pharmaceuticals do?
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes small-molecule and antibody cancer therapies, including two FDA-approved medicines: revumenib (a menin inhibitor for acute leukemias) and axatilimab (a CSF-1R blocking antibody for graft-versus-host disease and fibrotic diseases), along with clinical-stage programs exploring expanded uses and combinations in oncology.
Who are Syndax Pharmaceuticals's investors?
Syndax Pharmaceuticals's investors include Aisling Capital, ATEM Capital Fund, Avoro Capital Advisors, BioBrit, Delos Capital, EcoR1 Capital, Foresite Capital, Pappas Capital and 5 more.
How much funding has Syndax Pharmaceuticals raised?
Syndax Pharmaceuticals has disclosed $93.2M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Syndax Pharmaceuticals headquartered?
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Waltham, US.