Aegerion Pharmaceuticals

Developing advanced therapeutics for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

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Company Name
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals
Founded Year
2005
Location (Offices)
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
-
Industries
Biotechnology, Health Care, Health and Wellness
Funding Stage
Series Unknown
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Aegerion Pharmaceuticals - Company Profile

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company with a focus on developing advanced therapeutics for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Aegerion has developed lomitapide/AEGR-733, a microsomal triglyceride transfer protein inhibitor small molecule drug designed to reduce serum lipids, including cholesterol and triglycerides. This drug aims to address conditions such as atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, obesity, and pancreatitis. The company is also dedicated to producing products for the assessment and treatment of hyperlipidemia. Aegerion Pharmaceuticals secured a $1.50M Venture Round investment on 11 October 2010. With its innovative approach to addressing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, Aegerion Pharmaceuticals is a significant player in the Biotechnology, Health Care, and Health and Wellness industries.

Taxonomy: biopharmaceutical company, therapeutics, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, lomitapide, microsomal triglyceride transfer protein inhibitor, serum lipids, atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, obesity, pancreatitis, hyperlipidemia, clinical development, commercialization, pharmaceuticals

Funding Rounds & Investors of Aegerion Pharmaceuticals (5)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Venture Round $1.50M - 11 Oct 2010
Venture Round $18.31M - 28 Jun 2010
Convertible Note $3.76M 4 18 Sep 2008
Series B $17.61M 4 30 Nov 2007
Series A $22.50M 2 MVM Life Science Partners 13 Jun 2006

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