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YourChoice Therapeutics

YC W19

San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · 3 employees · 8 known investors

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Scott Maxwellunlockedknows Akash Bakshi · together at Ucdavis (overlapped)
×8knows the team · via Y Combinator
×3knows the team · via The University of Queensland

YourChoice Therapeutics develops YCT-529, a non-hormonal oral contraceptive for men currently in Phase 2 clinical trials that works by blocking a receptor essential for sperm production. The company targets men seeking an alternative to condoms or vasectomy.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHealth TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

YourChoice Therapeutics was founded in 2018 by Akash Bakshi and Nadja Mannowetz.

ABAkash Bakshi
Akash BakshiinCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerFounder of YourChoice Therapeutics, which is developing a non-hormonal oral contraceptive for men. Bakshi has experience across life sciences functions including product management, product development, licensing, and commercialization.
NMNadja Mannowetz
Nadja MannowetzinCo-founder & CSO

Investors · 8

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

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What does YourChoice Therapeutics do?
YourChoice Therapeutics develops YCT-529, a non-hormonal oral contraceptive for men currently in Phase 2 clinical trials that works by blocking a receptor essential for sperm production. The company targets men seeking an alternative to condoms or vasectomy.
Who founded YourChoice Therapeutics?
YourChoice Therapeutics was founded by Akash Bakshi, Nadja Mannowetz in 2018.
Who are YourChoice Therapeutics's investors?
YourChoice Therapeutics's investors include Blue Bear Ventures, Foreground Capital, Olive Tree Capital, Portfolia, Y Combinator, Future Ventures, North South Ventures, RH Capital.
How much funding has YourChoice Therapeutics raised?
YourChoice Therapeutics has disclosed $15M raised across 1 round.
Where is YourChoice Therapeutics headquartered?
YourChoice Therapeutics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.