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Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

PharmaceuticalsUnited States

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Founded in 2008, the public company discovers, develops, and commercializes targeted therapeutic treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

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Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at a glance

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceuticals company headquartered in United States. It has raised at least $67.2M across the 2 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round raised $20M in August 2017. Xcout tracks 9 named people at Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., including Cedric Francois (Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer/President).

Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Headquarters
United States
Raised, rounds on record
$67.2M

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. leadership

  • Cedric FrancoisCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer/President
  • Alec MachielsCo-Founder
  • Gerald ChanChairman
  • Craig WheelerDirector
  • Keli WalbertDirector
  • Mikael DolstenDirector

3 more named people on record for Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. funding rounds

At least $67.2M raised across the 2 rounds on record. Every round on record:

DateRoundAmountInvestors
SEC Form D filing$20M—
Series D$47.1M—

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals0HD2 · PharmaceuticalsCambridge, United States
68% matchPublic

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the exploration, advancement, and marketing of innovative therapies rooted in RNA interference (RNAi) technology. The company's research pipeline for RNAi treatments targets a diverse array of medical conditions, encompassing inherited disorders, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, hepatic infections, and illnesses affecting the central nervous system (CNS) and eyes. Alnylam's commercialized products include ONPATTRO (patisiran), an injectable lipid complex prescribed for adults experiencing polyneuropathy due to hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis. Also marketed are GIVLAARI, used to treat acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) in adult patients, and OXLUMO (lumasiran), indicated for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1). In terms of its developmental programs, the company is progressing several candidates: Givosiran, for the treatment of AHP in adolescent patients. Patisiran, being investigated for transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR amyloidosis) when accompanied by cardiomyopathy. Cemdisiran, aimed at complement-mediated diseases. ALN-AAT02, for liver disease associated with AAT deficiency. ALN-HBV02, targeting chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Zilebesiran, for the management of hypertension. ALN-HSD, for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Fitusiran, addressing hemophilia and various rare bleeding disorders. Inclisiran, developed to treat hypercholesterolemia. Lumasiran, for advanced PH1 and recurrent kidney stones. Vutrisiran, currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for ATTR amyloidosis. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals maintains strategic alliances with several key players in the industry. It collaborates with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on the discovery, development, and commercialization of RNAi therapeutics for ocular and CNS targets. Another significant partnership exists with Sanofi Genzyme, focusing on the broader development and commercialization of RNAi treatments. Furthermore, the company holds licensing and collaboration agreements with Novartis AG, Vir Biotechnology, Inc., Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and PeptiDream, Inc. The company was established in 2002 and operates from its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Market cap$36B
Employees2,500
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Omeros CorporationOMER · PharmaceuticalsSeattle, United States
66% matchPublic

Omeros Corporation is a biopharmaceutical firm with commercialized products, actively engaged in the discovery, development, and market introduction of both small-molecule and protein-based therapies, including treatments for rare diseases. The company's therapeutic endeavors primarily focus on inflammatory conditions, illnesses mediated by the complement system, cancers linked to immune system dysregulation, and disorders characterized by addiction or compulsion. Its robust clinical pipeline features several promising candidates. Narsoplimab (also known as OMS721 or MASP-2), a leading asset, has successfully concluded pivotal trials for hematopoietic stem-cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (HSCT-TMA). This drug is also currently undergoing Phase III clinical evaluation for immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), in addition to a Phase II trial investigating its potential for treating COVID-19. Further expanding its clinical portfolio, Omeros is developing PPAR? (OMS405) in Phase II for opioid and nicotine dependence. PDE7 (OMS527) is progressing through Phase I studies for addiction, compulsive disorders, and movement disorders. Additionally, MASP-3 (OMS906) is currently in Phase I trials for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and other conditions involving the alternative complement pathway. Beyond its clinical efforts, the company maintains a dynamic preclinical program. This includes small-molecule inhibitors targeting MASP-2, which are being explored for applications in aHUS, IgAN, HSCT-TMA, and age-related macular degeneration. Also in development is a next-generation, longer-acting antibody that targets MASP-2, alongside MASP-3 small-molecule inhibitors designed to address PNH and other alternative pathway disorders. Omeros's preclinical research further encompasses GPR174 inhibitors, as well as Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell and Adoptive T-Cell Therapies for various oncological indications. The company is also investigating G protein-coupled receptor targets for a broad spectrum of diseases, including immunological, immuno-oncological, metabolic, central nervous system (CNS), cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and other conditions. Established in 1994, Omeros Corporation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Market cap$1.3B
Employees202
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.0JDI · PharmaceuticalsCarlsbad, United States
66% matchPublic

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a U.S.-based biotechnology company specializing in the discovery and development of RNA-targeted therapeutic agents. The company's commercialized portfolio features SPINRAZA, a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in both pediatric and adult patients. It also offers TEGSEDI, an injectable therapy for polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis in adults, and WAYLIVRA, approved for familial chylomicronemia syndrome and familial partial lipodystrophy. Beyond its marketed therapies, Ionis is actively progressing numerous drug candidates through pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials. These late-stage programs include Eplontersen, a monthly self-administered subcutaneous injection targeting all types of TTR amyloidosis; Olezarsen, designed for patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG); Donidalorsen, for hereditary angioedema; ION363, aimed at amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Pelacarsen, for individuals with established cardiovascular disease and elevated lipoprotein(a); and Tofersen, developed to inhibit superoxide dismutase 1 production. Furthermore, Ionis is exploring treatments across a broader spectrum of therapeutic areas, such as metabolic, infectious, renal, ophthalmic diseases, and cancer. The company maintains a significant strategic collaboration with Biogen Inc. and holds various collaboration and licensing agreements with other prominent pharmaceutical partners, including AstraZeneca, Bayer AG, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Novartis AG, Roche, Janssen Biotech, Inc., and Flamingo Therapeutics, Inc. Founded in 1989, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates from its headquarters in Carlsbad, California.

Market cap$9.2B
Employees1,402
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More on Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Xcout Intel

  • 9 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
  • 2 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
  • 2 corporate events with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
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