Tech Company Financing Transactions
Dermira Funding Round
Dermira, based in Redwood City, secured $42 million in funding from Bay City Capital, Canaan Partners and New Enterprise Associates.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
10/20/2011
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$42,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
Funds will be used to advance the product pipeline, specifically, lemuteporfin, a potent and selective topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) for acne, licensed from QLT Inc., as well as a robust pipeline of novel, topical small molecule therapeutics for sebaceous gland hyperactivity and inflammatory skin diseases.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Biopharmaceutical
Mailing Address
275 Middlefield Rd. 150
Redwood City, CA 94025
USA
Redwood City, CA 94025
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Dermira is a biotech company focused on developing and commercializing innovative new therapies in dermatology.
Management Team
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Name
Email & Social
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