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Xeno Biosciences

Somerville, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Founders & leadership

DKDennis Kim
Dennis KimPresident and CEODennis Kim holds an M.D. and MBA from UC San Diego and has over 15 years of experience in biopharmaceutical and medical device executive roles, including Chief Medical Officer positions at CymaBay, Emerald Biosciences, and Zafgen, and senior leadership at Orexigen Therapeutics, EnteroMedics, and Amylin Pharmaceuticals where he led clinical development for Byetta. He is currently President and CEO of Xeno Biosciences, a biotechnology company developing obesity therapeutics.
MK
Michael KoerisNamed on SEC filing
HC
Hasan CelikerNamed on SEC filing
DB
David BenoNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$12.1M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2022

▶$1.5MraisedJan 2023 · 64 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David BenoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey ArnoldDirector
  • Michael KoerisDirector
  • Tom HughesDirector
  • Stan RoseDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$9.4MraisedAug 2021 · 133 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeffrey ArnoldDirector
  • Michael KoerisDirector
  • Stan RoseDirector
  • David BenoExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$9.9M
Amount sold
$9.4M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$720KraisedFeb 2019 · 21 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael KoerisDirector
  • Hasan CelikerExecutive Officer, Director
  • David BenoDirector
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$720K
First sale
Feb 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$450KraisedAug 2018 · 20 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael KoerisDirector
  • Hasan CelikerExecutive Officer, Director
  • David BenoDirector
Offering amount
$450K
Amount sold
$450K
First sale
Jul 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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

Who are Xeno Biosciences's investors?
Xeno Biosciences's investors include Bantam Group, Boston Harbor Angels, Keiretsu Forum.
How much funding has Xeno Biosciences raised?
Xeno Biosciences has disclosed $12.1M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Xeno Biosciences headquartered?
Xeno Biosciences is headquartered in Somerville, US.