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Taysha Gene Therapies

NASDAQ: TSHA

Texas, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 134 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Taysha Gene Therapies develops and commercializes gene therapies for monogenic diseases of the central nervous system, serving patients with rare and larger CNS conditions. Its lead clinical program targets Rett syndrome, alongside a broader pipeline of CNS programs.

Founders & leadership

Taysha Gene Therapies was founded in 2019 by R.A. Session II.

RSR.A. Session II
R.A. Session IIFounder & Member Board of Directors2020–2023R.A. Session II co-founded Taysha Gene Therapies and served as its CEO and president. He has over 20 years of experience in life sciences, including prior roles as Chief Business Officer at BridgeBio's gene therapy subsidiaries and Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development at AveXis.
SPSean P. Nolan
Sean P. NolanChief Executive OfficerNolan previously led AveXis Inc. as President and CEO from 2015 to 2018, and held senior roles including Chief Business Officer at InterMune, Chief Commercial Officer at Reata Pharmaceuticals, and President of Lundbeck Inc., the company's US affiliate formerly known as Ovation Pharmaceuticals. His earlier work at Lundbeck spanned product development, global project management, and commercial integration following the Ovation acquisition.

Board

PBPaul B. Manning
Paul B. ManningBoard directorChairman and CEO at PBM Capital

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 2

CantorPiper Sandler

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$494M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2020–2026

▶$150MraisedAug 2023 · 42 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Phillip DonenbergDirector
  • Sean P. NolanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Laura Sepp-LorenzinoDirector
  • Sean StalfortDirector
  • Kamran AlamExecutive Officer
  • Kathleen ReapeDirector
  • Sukumar NagendranExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$150M
Amount sold
$150M
Finders' fees
$9M
Placement agents
Jefferies LLC
First sale
Aug 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedNov 2022 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Laura Sepp-LorenzinoDirector
  • RA Session IIExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kathleen ReapeDirector
  • Kamran AlamExecutive Officer
  • Phillip B. DonenbergDirector
  • Paul B. ManningDirector
  • Sean P. NolanDirector
  • Suyash PrasadExecutive Officer
  • Sukumar NagendranDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
First sale
Oct 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$96MraisedAug 2020 · 26 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean NolanDirector
  • Sukumar NagendranDirector
  • Suyash PrasadExecutive Officer
  • Kamran AlamExecutive Officer
  • R. A. Session IIExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul B. ManningDirector
Offering amount
$96M
Amount sold
$96M
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$18MraisedMay 2020 · 9 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • R.A. Session IIExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul B. ManningDirector
  • Sean NolanDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$18M
Finders' fees
$435K
Placement agents
Chardon Capital Markets LLC
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
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 Taysha Gene Therapies do?
Taysha Gene Therapies develops and commercializes gene therapies for monogenic diseases of the central nervous system, serving patients with rare and larger CNS conditions. Its lead clinical program targets Rett syndrome, alongside a broader pipeline of CNS programs.
Who founded Taysha Gene Therapies?
Taysha Gene Therapies was founded by R.A. Session II in 2019.
Who are Taysha Gene Therapies's investors?
Taysha Gene Therapies's investors include GV (Google Ventures), Baird, Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, PBM Capital.
How much funding has Taysha Gene Therapies raised?
Taysha Gene Therapies has disclosed $494M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Taysha Gene Therapies headquartered?
Taysha Gene Therapies is headquartered in Texas, US.