Lycera engages in the development of small-molecule immunomodulators for the treatment of patients with autoimmune diseases.
Lycera is a preclinical-stage biopharma company focused on small molecule immunomodulators for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, and inflammatory bowel diseaseLycera's first-in-class drugs are designed to treat immune disorders. The company's technology platforms include proprietary small molecules that modulate a target, which is central to cellular bioenergetics along with molecules that target the Th17 pathway.Drugs that emerge from the Lycera pipeline will represent first-in-class agents that have the potential for first-in-class oral efficacy without the adverse effects of current standard-of-care antiproliferative and immunosuppressive agents.
Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
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May 5, 2009 | Series A | $36M | 1 | ARCH Venture Partners | — | Detail |
Investor Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round |
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ARCH Venture Partners | Yes | Series A |