aTyr Pharma

aTyr is a biotherapeutics company engaged in the development of innovative medicines based on novel biology.

General Information
Company Name
aTyr Pharma
Founded Year
2005
Location (Offices)
San Diego, United States +2
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
79
Industries
Biotechnology, Health and Wellness, Pharmaceutical
Funding Stage
Post Ipo Equity
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aTyr Pharma - Company Profile

aTyr Pharma is a biotherapeutics company that is focused on developing innovative medicines based on novel biology. The company, listed on Nasdaq under the symbol LIFE, is dedicated to the discovery and development of medicines based on novel biological pathways, particularly the extracellular functionality and signaling pathways of tRNA synthetases. With a robust global intellectual property estate, aTyr Pharma has directed its efforts towards a potential pipeline of protein compositions derived from 20 tRNA synthetase genes and their extracellular targets. The company's primary focus is on their clinical-stage product candidate efzofitimod (ATYR1923), designed to bind to the neuropilin-2 receptor and down-regulate immune engagement in severe inflammatory lung diseases. The company was founded in 2005 by Professors Paul Schimmel, Ph.D., and Xiang-Lei Yang, Ph.D., who are leading aminoacyl tRNA synthetase scientists at The Scripps Research Institute. In a recent development, aTyr Pharma secured a $50.00M Post-IPO Equity investment on 08 February 2023. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.atyrpharma.com. With its innovative approach to drug development, aTyr Pharma presents an exciting opportunity for investors looking to be part of cutting-edge advancements in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Taxonomy: Biotherapeutics, Drug discovery, Biologics, Immunomodulation, Rare diseases, Orphan diseases, Autoimmune diseases, Protein biologics, Inflammatory lung diseases, Extracellular pathways, tRNA synthetases, Neuropilin-2 receptor, Preclinical development, Intellectual property, Life sciences

Funding Rounds & Investors of aTyr Pharma (11)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Post-IPO Equity $50.00M - 08 Feb 2023
Post-IPO Equity $86.30M - 15 Sep 2021
Post-IPO Equity $20.70M - 10 Mar 2020
Post-IPO Equity $45.00M 3 28 Aug 2017
Post-IPO Debt $20.00M 2 Solar capital, Silicon Valley Bank 21 Nov 2016

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