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Denali Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical firm, founded in 2013 and based in South San Francisco, California, which focuses on identifying and advancing treatments for neurodegenerative conditions within the United States. The company, initially known as SPR Pharma Inc. until its renaming in March 2015, possesses a robust development pipeline. This includes BIIB122/DNL151, a small molecule inhibitor targeting leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2), currently in Phase 1 and Phase 1b clinical trials for Parkinson's disease. Another candidate, DNL310, is progressing through Phase 1/2 clinical studies for Hunter syndrome. For amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), DNL343 is in Phase 1 trials, while AR443820/DNL788 has successfully concluded its Phase 1 clinical trial for ALS, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, SAR443122/DNL758 is undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Denali Therapeutics is engaged in extensive collaborative efforts with a range of partners, including Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Genentech, Inc., Sanofi, F-star Gamma Limited, F-star Biotechnologische Forschungs-Und Entwicklungsges M.B.H, F-star Biotechnology Limited, SIRION Biotech GmbH, Genzyme Corporation, Harvard University, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and Centogene. It also maintains a research and option agreement with Secarna Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co. KG to co-develop antisense therapies specifically for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Denali Therapeutics Inc. at a glance
Denali Therapeutics Inc. is a biotech company headquartered in South San Francisco, United States. It is publicly listed (DNLI) with a market capitalisation of $3.1B. Xcout tracks 18 named people at Denali Therapeutics Inc., including Cindy Dunkle (Chief People Officer). Xcout recorded 1 job posting from Denali Therapeutics Inc. in the last 90 days.
Denali Therapeutics Inc. leadership
- Cindy DunkleChief People Officer
- Dana AndersenChief Technical and Manufacturing Officer
- Joe LewcockChief Scientific Officer
- Katie PengChief Commercial Officer
- Peter ChinActing Chief Medical Officer & Head of Development
- Ryan J. WattsCo-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
12 more named people on record for Denali Therapeutics Inc., with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Denali Therapeutics Inc. funding rounds before its IPO
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | $130M | — | |
| Series A | $217M | — |
Financing after the IPO — public offerings and SEC Form D private placements — is not listed as a funding round.
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Hiring at Denali Therapeutics Inc.
Xcout recorded 1 job posting from Denali Therapeutics Inc. in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.
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Denali Therapeutics Inc. competitors
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Alector, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in pioneering of immuno-neurology. It develops portfolio of innate immune system programs, designed to functionally repair genetic mutations and enable the rejuvenated immune cells to counteract emerging brain pathologies. Its treatment targets immune dysfunction as a root cause of multiple pathologies that are drivers of degenerative brain disorders. The company was founded by Asa Abeliovich, Errik B. Anderson, Tillman U. Gerngross, and Arnon Rosenthal in May 2013 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.
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More on Denali Therapeutics Inc. in Xcout Intel
- 18 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 2 funding rounds before the IPO with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- Weekly hiring history and the mix of roles behind it
- 2 corporate events with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
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