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Ocera Therapeutics Funding Round

On 7/11/2006, Ocera Therapeutics raised $12 million in Series B financing from Sofinnova Ventures, Domain Associates, Thomas and McNerny & Partners.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
7/11/2006
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$12,000,000
Round
Series B
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
Funds will allow the company to continue the clinical development of its first product, AST-120, which already is in Phase III.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Biopharmaceutical
Mailing Address
525 University Avenue 610
Palo Alto, CA 94301
USA
Email Address
Overview
Ocera Therapeutics Inc. founded in January 2005, is a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
Profile
Ocera Therapeutics LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Ocera Therapeutics Company Twitter Account
Company News
Ocera Therapeutics News
Facebook
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YouTube
Ocera Therapeutics on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Linda Grais
  Linda Grais LinkedIn Profile  Linda Grais Twitter Account  Linda Grais News  Linda Grais on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Byrnes
  Michael Byrnes LinkedIn Profile  Michael Byrnes Twitter Account  Michael Byrnes News  Michael Byrnes on Facebook
VP - Sales
Gaurav Aggarwal
  Gaurav Aggarwal LinkedIn Profile  Gaurav Aggarwal Twitter Account  Gaurav Aggarwal News  Gaurav Aggarwal on Facebook


 

 

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