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Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

EPRXPharmaceuticalsVictoria, Canada

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focuses on the development of products to address therapeutic areas with unmet medical need. Its proprietary Diffusphere technology optimizes drug delivery for applications with significant unmet medical need. The company's product portfolio includes EP-104IAR, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis; EP-104GI that is in Phase II clinical trial for treating eosinophilic esophagitis; and EP-104, which is under preclinical studies for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract, such as eosinophilic esophagitis. The company was formerly known as Plaza Capital Partners Inc. and changed its name to Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. in May 2012. Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada.

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Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. at a glance

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a pharmaceuticals company headquartered in Victoria, Canada. It is publicly listed (EPRX) with a market capitalisation of $492.9M. Xcout tracks 19 named people at Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc., including James A. Helliwell FRCPC (Chief Executive Officer & Director).

Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Headquarters
Victoria, Canada
Market cap
$492.9M
Employees
49
Ticker
EPRX

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. leadership

  • James A. Helliwell FRCPCChief Executive Officer & Director
  • Bruce CousinsPresident and Chief Financial Officer
  • Alexander John RothwellChief Financial Officer
  • Jeymi TambiahChief Medical Officer
  • Paul Anthony BrennanChief Corporate Development Officer
  • Jeffrey MillardExecutive Vice President of Technical Operations

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

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. funding rounds before its IPO

Every round on record:

DateRoundAmountInvestors
Pre-Seed$38,000—

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 →

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. competitors

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Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc.MDP · PharmaceuticalsToronto, Canada
65% matchPublic

Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical company in Canada and the United States. The company focuses on various therapeutic areas comprising allergy, dermatology, hematology, oncology, rheumatology, and rare diseases. Its primary products include IXINITY, an intravenous recombinant factor IX therapeutic for use in patients with hemophilia B; Rasuvo and Metoject, a formulation of methotrexate designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other auto-immune diseases; Rupall, a prescription allergy medication; GRAFAPEX, an injection to treat allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in adult and pediatric patients, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS); and Gleolan, an optical imaging agent for patients with glioma as an adjunct for the visualization of malignant tissue during surgery. The company’s products portfolio also includes Cuvposa, a glycopyrrolate oral solution; Naproxen, a Pediapharm naproxen suspension; Otixal, a ciprofloxacin and flucinolone acetonide; Trispan, a triamcinolone hexacetonide injectable suspension; and Trecondyv, a bifunctional alkylating agent for use as part of a conditioning treatment for patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In addition, it offers over the counter products comprising Nyda, a topical treatment indicated for the eradication of head lice; Relaxa, an osmotic laxative to treat occasional constipation in adults; Oralvisc to reduce joint pain and enhance joint function in osteoarthritis of the knee; and Calcia Calcium and vitamin D products. The company was formerly known as Pediapharm Inc. and changed its name to Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. in December 2018. Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Market cap$115.4M
Employees90
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ラクオリア創薬4579 · PharmaceuticalsNagoya, Japan
64% matchPublic

RaQualia Pharma Inc., established in 2008 and based in Nagoya, Japan, is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the global research and development of innovative drug compounds. Its human therapeutic pipeline features several key candidates. Tegoprazan, designed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is currently undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials in the United States. Grapiprant is in Phase II development in the U.S. and Phase I in China for pain management; it is also being investigated in Phase I studies in both the U.S. and China for its potential in cancer therapy. Beyond human medicines, RaQualia Pharma develops a range of veterinary products. These include grapiprant for managing osteoarthritis in dogs, a ghrelin receptor agonist aimed at addressing cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome and constipation stemming from spinal cord injury, and ELURA, a medication for combating weight loss in cats suffering from chronic kidney disease. The company's extensive R&D pipeline also covers various other therapeutic areas. This includes a TRPM8 blocker for neuropathic pain, a motilin receptor agonist targeting gastrointestinal motility disorders such as gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, and post-operative ileus, and a potassium-competitive acid blocker for GERD, which has successfully concluded Phase 1 clinical trials. Further early-stage developments encompass a 5-HT4 partial agonist for gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, and chronic constipation; a 5-HT2B antagonist for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea; EP4 antagonists for canine pain management and, in separate Phase I trials, for cancer and general pain indications; a serotonin 5-HT2A and dopamine D2 receptor blocker for schizophrenia; a Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor (Phase I for pain); a CB2 agonist; a selective sodium channel blocker; a P2X7 receptor antagonist (Phase I for neuropathic pain); and a retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist. To further its research and development initiatives, RaQualia maintains strategic partnerships with Interprotein Corporation, ASKA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and Epigeneron, Inc.

Market cap$82.3M
Employees85
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BioSyent Inc.RX · PharmaceuticalsMississauga, Canada
64% matchPublic

BioSyent Inc., together with its subsidiaries, acquires or licenses, develops, and sells pharmaceutical and other healthcare products in Canada and internationally. Its products include FeraMAX Pd Therapeutic 150 for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia; FeraMAX Pd Maintenance 45, a chewable supplement for the prevention of iron deficiency anemia; and FeraMAX Pd Powder 15, a powder form product used for preventing iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. It offers Tibella, a hormone replacement therapy consisting of tibolone; Inofolic, a natural health product to address polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms; RepaGyn, a vaginal suppository for the healing of the vaginal mucosa, as well as for the treatment of vaginal dryness caused by aging, menopause, stress, and chemotherapy; and Gelclair, a gel formulated to aid the pain or oral mucositis. In addition, the company provides Cathejell, a lubricant with anesthetic with the indication of lubricating and opening the urethra before the insertion of the catheter; and Proktis-M, a rectal suppository for the healing of the anus and rectum. The company sells its products through wholesalers and retail pharmacy chains. BioSyent Inc. was formerly known as Hedley Technologies Inc. and changed its name to BioSyent Inc. in June 2006. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Market cap$120.4M
Employees60
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More on Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Xcout Intel

  • 19 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
  • 1 funding round before the IPO with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
  • 1 corporate event with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
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