BlackThorn Therapeutics

Pioneering precision medicine for CNS disorders through advanced computational and clinical neuroscience.

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Company Name
BlackThorn Therapeutics
Founded Year
2015
Location (Offices)
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
-
Industries
AI, Biotechnology, Health Care +1
Funding Stage
Series B
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BlackThorn Therapeutics - Company Profile

BlackThorn Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company established in 2015, specializing in precision medicine for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company's unique approach involves leveraging advanced computational and clinical neuroscience insights to target dysfunctional brain circuits. This allows them to address traditional challenges in drug discovery and development. Through its proprietary computational platform, BlackThorn aims to identify novel targets, small molecule drug candidates, and biologically-based patient subgroups most likely to respond to treatment.

The company's slogan "Pioneering precision medicine for CNS disorders through advanced computational and clinical neuroscience" aligns with its vision and objectives. The recent Series B investment of $76.00M on 13 June 2019, led by prominent investors including Arch Venture Partners, GV, Biomatics Capital Partners, Premier Partners, Alexandria Venture Investments, Vertex Ventures HC, Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, The Scripps Research Institute, Altitude Life Science Ventures, and Mercury underscores the confidence the investment community has in BlackThorn Therapeutics' innovative approach and potential for impact in the field of CNS disorders.

BlackThorn Therapeutics' focus on merging AI, biotechnology, and healthcare to drive advancements in the treatment of CNS disorders positions the company at the forefront of pioneering medical breakthroughs. This, coupled with their strong investor support and strategic partnerships, sets the stage for considerable growth and future success within the healthcare and biotechnology industries.

Taxonomy: precision medicine, CNS disorders, computational neuroscience, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical, drug discovery, brain circuits, target identification, small molecule drug candidates, biological subgroups, patient response, neuroscience insights, brain-behavior relationships, proprietary computational platform

Funding Rounds & Investors of BlackThorn Therapeutics (4)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Series B $76.00M 10 Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, The Scripps Research Institute +2 13 Jun 2019
Grant $8.00M - 20 Jun 2017
Series A $14.00M - 05 Jan 2017
Series A $40.00M - 20 Oct 2016

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