Afferent Pharmaceuticals

Advancing the science of chronic pain relief by targeting P2X3 receptors in nerve fibers

General Information
Company Name
Afferent Pharmaceuticals
Founded Year
2009
Location (Offices)
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
2-10
Industries
Biopharma, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical
Funding Stage
Series C
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Afferent Pharmaceuticals - Company Profile

Afferent Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on developing treatments for chronic pain by targeting P2X3 receptors in nerve fibers. The company's key development, AF-219, has completed two Phase 1 clinical studies. Founded in 2009, Afferent Pharmaceuticals is based in San Mateo, California. In July 2015, the company received a $55.00M Series C investment from investors including New Leaf Venture Partners, Redmile Group, Fidelity, PFM Health Sciences, Jennison Associates, Tekla Capital Management. The company's slogan, "Advancing the science of chronic pain relief by targeting P2X3 receptors in nerve fibers," reflects its commitment to medical innovation in the biopharma, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries.

Taxonomy: biopharmaceutical company, clinical-stage, chronic pain relief, P2X3 receptors, nerve fibers, AF-219, Phase 1 clinical studies, drug development, San Mateo, California, neuroscience, pain management, pharmaceutical research, medical innovation

Funding Rounds & Investors of Afferent Pharmaceuticals (4)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Series C $55.00M 6 Jennison Associates, Tekla Capital Management 08 Jul 2015
Series B $5.00M 3 01 Apr 2013
Series A $23.00M 1 16 Dec 2009
Convertible Note $150.00K - 23 Oct 2009

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