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Tarsa Therapeutics

Philadelphia, US · Founded 2009 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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Tarsa Therapeutics developed TBRIA, an oral formulation of calcitonin for treating postmenopausal osteoporosis in women more than five years post menopause when other treatments are unsuitable. The drug, tested in the Phase 3 ORACAL trial, is a pharmaceutical treatment whose rights have been acquired by R-Pharm JSC.

Founders & leadership

DBDavid Brand
David BrandExecutive
GL
Gregory LumpkinExecutive
LG
Lewis GeffenNamed on SEC filing

Board

RK
Richard KollenderBoard director
ME
Martin EdwardsBoard director
EBEric Bednarski
Eric BednarskiBoard directorPartner at MVM Life Science Partners
DF
Derek FergusonBoard director
JT
James TananbaumBoard director
MR
Matthew RiekeBoard director
AP
Ashleigh PalmerBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$19.2M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2012–2017

▶$549.9KraisedJul 2017 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric BednarskiDirector
  • Richard KollenderDirector
  • Martin EdwardsDirector
  • Gregory LumpkinExecutive Officer
  • David BrandExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard LevyDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$549.9K
First sale
Jul 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.6MraisedJan 2017 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard KollenderDirector
  • Martin EdwardsDirector
  • Eric BednarskiDirector
  • James TananbaumDirector
  • Lewis GeffenExecutive Officer
  • Gregory LumpkinExecutive Officer
  • Richard LevyDirector
  • David BrandExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.6M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedJul 2016 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lewis GeffenExecutive Officer
  • Eric BednarskiDirector
  • Gregory LumpkinExecutive Officer
  • Martin EdwardsDirector
  • Richard KollenderDirector
  • James TananbaumDirector
  • Derek FergusonDirector
  • David BrandExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedFeb 2016 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David BrandExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard KollenderDirector
  • Martin EdwardsDirector
  • Eric BednarskiDirector
  • Gregory LumpkinExecutive Officer
  • Derek FergusonDirector
  • Lewis GeffenExecutive Officer
  • James TananbaumDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Feb 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$13.8MraisedMar 2012 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric BednarskiDirector
  • Lewis GeffenExecutive Officer
  • Ashleigh PalmerDirector
  • Gregory LumpkinExecutive Officer
  • David BrandExecutive Officer, Director
  • James TananbaumDirector
  • Martin EdwardsDirector
  • Matthew RiekeDirector
Offering amount
$28M
Amount sold
$13.8M
First sale
Mar 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2009
Federal exemptions
06
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 Tarsa Therapeutics do?
Tarsa Therapeutics developed TBRIA, an oral formulation of calcitonin for treating postmenopausal osteoporosis in women more than five years post menopause when other treatments are unsuitable. The drug, tested in the Phase 3 ORACAL trial, is a pharmaceutical treatment whose rights have been acquired by R-Pharm JSC.
Who are Tarsa Therapeutics's investors?
Tarsa Therapeutics's investors include Foresite Capital, MVM Life Science Partners, Oxford Finance LLC, Quaker BioVentures.
How much funding has Tarsa Therapeutics raised?
Tarsa Therapeutics has disclosed $19.2M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Tarsa Therapeutics headquartered?
Tarsa Therapeutics is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.