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Verastem

NASDAQ: VSTM

Needham, US · Founded 2010 · Massachusetts corporation · 180 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Verastem Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops drugs to treat cancer patients. The company focuses on oncology therapeutics including small molecules and monoclonal antibodies targeting pathways such as RAS, KRAS, and immune modulation.

Founders & leadership

Verastem was founded in 2010 by Robert Weinberg and RICHARD ALDRICH.

RWRobert Weinberg
Robert Weinberg
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RICHARD ALDRICHCo-founder
ACAMY C. CAVERS
AMY C. CAVERSChief of Engagement & Innovation; SVP, Field Medical, Strategy & Alignment2019–2020Amy C. Cavers is an Executive Officer at Verastem Oncology with over 30 years of experience in biopharmaceutical development, including more than 20 years focused on hematology and oncology. She has held roles in medical affairs, marketing, and business development across global markets, with additional background in ophthalmology, dermatology, neurology, and HIV therapeutics.
CCCATHY CAREW
CATHY CAREWChief Organization Effectiveness OfficerCathy Carew is Chief Organization Effectiveness Officer at Verastem Oncology and Principal of HR Collaborative Consulting, where she works on organizational development and executive leadership.
JPJONATHAN PACHTER
JONATHAN PACHTERChief Scientific OfficerJonathan Pachter has 25 years of drug discovery experience in large pharmaceutical and biotech companies, with expertise in small molecule and monoclonal antibody development; he has led discovery efforts for multiple oncology and anti-inflammatory candidates and contributed to clinical and regulatory work on cancer therapeutics including Temodar and Tarceva.
RGROB GAGNON
ROB GAGNONBoard Member2022–2026
BSBRIAN STUGLIK
BRIAN STUGLIKBoard MemberHe has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, including roles as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer for the Oncology Business Unit at Eli Lilly and Company, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Purdue University.
DPDan Paterson
Dan PatersonPresident and CEO
RFROBERT FORRESTER
ROBERT FORRESTERPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Director2011–2019
JG
JOHN GREENExecutive
MSMONICA SINGH
MONICA SINGHGeneral Counsel2014–2015
JH
JOANNA HOROBINChief Medical Officer2012–2015Joanna Horobin serves as Executive Officer of Verastem Oncology, a biopharmaceutical company developing cancer therapeutics. She has held independent director positions at multiple biotech companies working on novel treatment approaches.

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$108.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2020

▶$100MraisedMar 2020 · 21 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • BRIAN STUGLIKExecutive Officer, Director
  • BRUCE WENDELDirector
  • ERIC ROWINSKYDirector
  • ALISON LAWTONDirector
  • TIMOTHY BARBERICHDirector
  • MICHAEL KAUFFMANDirector
  • DAN PATERSONExecutive Officer
  • GINA CONSYLMANDirector
  • ROB GAGNONExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$100M
Amount sold
$100M
Sales commissions
$6M
Placement agents
H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC, JEFFERIES LLC, CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.8MraisedJan 2020 · 4 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • TIMOTHY BARBERICHDirector
  • ALISON LAWTONDirector
  • ERIC ROWINSKYDirector
  • BRUCE WENDELDirector
  • GINA CONSYLMANDirector
  • MICHAEL KAUFFMANDirector
  • AMY C. CAVERSExecutive Officer
  • CATHY CAREWExecutive Officer
  • JONATHAN PACHTERExecutive Officer
  • ROB GAGNONExecutive Officer
  • BRIAN STUGLIKExecutive Officer, Director
  • DAN PATERSONExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$4.8M
Amount sold
$4.8M
First sale
Dec 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.9MraisedMar 2014 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • MICHAEL KAUFFMANDirector
  • ROBERT FORRESTERExecutive Officer, Director
  • JOHN GREENExecutive Officer
  • CHRISTOPH WESTPHALExecutive Officer, Director
  • DAN PATERSONExecutive Officer
  • HENRI TERMEERDirector
  • JONATHAN PACHTERExecutive Officer
  • LOUISE PHANSTIELDirector
  • RICHARD ALDRICHDirector
  • MONICA SINGHExecutive Officer
  • JOANNA HOROBINExecutive Officer
  • STEPHEN SHERWIN, M.D.Director
  • JOHN K. CLARKEDirector
  • ALISON LAWTONDirector
Offering amount
$3.9M
Amount sold
$3.9M
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
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 Verastem do?
Verastem Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops drugs to treat cancer patients. The company focuses on oncology therapeutics including small molecules and monoclonal antibodies targeting pathways such as RAS, KRAS, and immune modulation.
Who founded Verastem?
Verastem was founded by Robert Weinberg, RICHARD ALDRICH in 2010.
Who are Verastem's investors?
Verastem's investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Cardinal Partners, Foresite Capital, Lightstone Ventures, Longwood Fund, Oberland Capital, Viking Global, OrbiMed.
How much funding has Verastem raised?
Verastem has disclosed $108.7M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Verastem headquartered?
Verastem is headquartered in Needham, US.