Antiva Biosciences Closes $31 Million Series D Equity Financing

Antiva Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel, topical therapeutics for the treatment of pre-cancerous lesions caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, today announced the closing of a $31 million Series D equity financing. The financing was supported by a syndicate of premier life science investors led by Adjuvant Capital, a leading global and women's health venture firm, and joined by GV, formerly Google Ventures. Participants in the financing also included new investors HBM Healthcare Investments, Avestria Ventures, Gaingels and Mana Ventures, as well as existing investors including Canaan Partners, Sofinnova Ventures, Lumira Ventures, Brace Pharma Capital, Sirona Capital, Osage University Partners, Dong-A ST and Alexandria Venture Investments. In conjunction with the financing, Jenny Yip, Managing Partner, Adjuvant Capital, will join Antiva's board of directors.