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Viking Therapeutics

NASDAQ: VKTX

San Diego, US · Founded 2012 · 2 known investors

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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 · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$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
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
$22.5Mvaluation at IPOApr 2016 · $1.24/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 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, Ligand Pharmaceuticals.
Where is Viking Therapeutics headquartered?
Viking Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, US.