Viking Therapeutics
NASDAQ: VKTXSan Diego, US · Founded 2012 · 1 known investors
Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies in areas such as metabolic and endocrine disorders. This page presents its board of directors.
Founders & leadership
Viking Therapeutics was founded in 2012 by Brian Lian.
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Brian LianPresident, CEO & Director (Founder)
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Michael MorneauChief Financial Officer
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Dr. LianPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Director
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Stephen W. WebsterNamed on SEC filing
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Matthew W. FoehrNamed on SEC filing
Board
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J. Matthew SingletonBoard director
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Lawson MacartneyBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements▶$3.7MofferedJun 2017 · 10 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.7MofferedJun 2017 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Stephen W. WebsterDirector
- Matthew W. FoehrDirector
- J. Matthew SingletonDirector
- Lawson MacartneyDirector
- Michael MorneauExecutive Officer
- Brian LianExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.7M
- Sales commissions
- $269.5K
- Finders' fees
- $30K
- Placement agents
- Roth Capital Partners, LLC, Maxim Group LLC
- First sale
- Jun 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Viking Therapeutics do?
- Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies in areas such as metabolic and endocrine disorders. This page presents its board of directors.
- Who founded Viking Therapeutics?
- Viking Therapeutics was founded by Brian Lian in 2012.
- Who are Viking Therapeutics's investors?
- Viking Therapeutics's investors include Avoro Capital Advisors.
- Where is Viking Therapeutics headquartered?
- Viking Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, US.


