Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

General Information
Company Name
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Founded Year
1987
Location (Offices)
South San Francisco, United States +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
42
Industries
Biotechnology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical
Funding Stage
Post Ipo Equity
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Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company Profile

Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 1998 with a focus on developing and commercializing new oncology therapeutics for hematologic and solid tumor cancers. The company's commitment to advancing oncology treatment and patient care is evident in its emphasis on its novel kinase-inhibitor pipeline, particularly the oral non-covalent BTK inhibitor, vecabrutinib (SNS-062), for the treatment of ibrutinib-resistant chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Sunesis has received a significant $25.00M Post-IPO Equity investment on 19 October 2016. As a biopharmaceutical company in the United States, Sunesis has built an experienced cancer drug development organization determined to improve the lives of people with cancer. The company's dedication to translational and clinical science, creating a teamwork-oriented workplace, and supporting the larger oncology community and philanthropic organizations underscores its commitment to making a meaningful impact in the field of oncology.

Taxonomy: biopharmaceutical company, oncology therapeutics, cancer drug development, kinase-inhibitor pipeline, vecabrutinib, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, translational science, clinical research, tumor growth inhibition, innovation-driven, pharmaceutical industry, cancer treatment, philanthropy, healthcare advancements

Funding Rounds & Investors of Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (9)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Post-IPO Equity $25.00M - 19 Oct 2016
Post-IPO Debt $15.00M 1 01 Apr 2016
Post-IPO Equity $25.00M - 01 Dec 2015
Post-IPO Equity $43.50M 9 OpusPoint Partners, Merlin Nexus +1 07 Apr 2009
Series C $14.00M 5 Mayfield Fund, Biogen 16 Sep 2004

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