Axonis Therapeutics Announces 5M Series A Financing

BOSTON, MA, Axonis Therapeutics, a biotechnology company, announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed $115 million Series A financing.

Axonis Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel neuromedicines, announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed $115 million Series A financing. Proceeds from the financing will be used to advance Axonis’ lead development candidate, AXN-027, through clinical proof-of-concept in patients. AXN-027 is a first-in-class oral small molecule designed to potentiate the function of KCC2, a major CNS chloride transporter essential for inhibitory neurotransmission, for the treatment of epilepsy and pain.

Cormorant Asset Management and venBio Partners co-led the financing with significant investments from Sofinnova Investments, MRL Ventures Fund, Perceptive Advisors, Lumira Ventures and Solasta Ventures.

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