Tech Company Financing Transactions

Prexa Pharmaceuticals Funding Round

Synthesis Capital, Shire Pharmaceuticals and private investors participated in a $7 million Series B capital raise for Prexa Pharmaceuticals. The financing was recorded on 5/11/2011.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
5/11/2011
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$7,000,000
Round
Series B
Investors

Synthesis Capital (Lead Investor) (Charles Cohen)

Shire Pharmaceuticals

Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds from the financing will allow thecompany to complete IND-enabling studies through Phase 1b clinical studies for its lead productcandidate PRX-12251.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Biopharmaceutical
Mailing Address
184 High St.
Boston, MA 02110
USA
Email Address
Overview
Prexa, founded in 2006, is developing oral small molecule monoamine reuptake inhibitors that act most potently at the dopamine transporter. By safely enhancing dopamine activity and, to a lesser extent norepinephrine activity, Prexa intends to improve upon current treatments for ADHD, depression and Parkinson's disease.
Profile
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Social Media
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Company News
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Charlie Cohen
  Charlie Cohen LinkedIn Profile  Charlie Cohen Twitter Account  Charlie Cohen News  Charlie Cohen on Facebook
Chief Medical Officer
Scott Reines
  Scott Reines LinkedIn Profile  Scott Reines Twitter Account  Scott Reines News  Scott Reines on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Evelyn Graham
  Evelyn Graham LinkedIn Profile  Evelyn Graham Twitter Account  Evelyn Graham News  Evelyn Graham on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Philip Huxley
  Philip Huxley LinkedIn Profile  Philip Huxley Twitter Account  Philip Huxley News  Philip Huxley on Facebook


 

 

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