Tech Company Financing Transactions

Sesen Bio Funding Round

Sesen Bio closed a $35 million Series A venture capital round on 2/17/2010. Investors included Flagship Pioneering, Third Rock Ventures and private investors.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
2/17/2010
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$35,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors

Flagship Pioneering (Noubar Afeyan)

Third Rock Ventures (Third Rock)

Proceeds Purpose
The money and brainpower is being channeled into a company that seeks to engineer proteins with ideal properties for treating autoimmune diseases and blood clotting disorders.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Biopharmaceutical
Mailing Address
245 First St. 1800
Cambridge, MA 02142
USA
Email Address
Overview
Sesen Bio (formerly Eleven Biotherapeutics) is focused on developing innovative protein-based therapeutics to improve human health and treat diseases.
Profile
Sesen Bio LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
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Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Hurly
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Chief Financial Officer
Richard Fitzgerald
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Chief Scientific Officer
Gregory Adams
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Chief Technical Officer
Glen MacDonald
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Vice President
David Brooks
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