Tvardi Therapeutics Raises $74 Million In Series B Financing To Advance Clinical Programs
06/23/21, 12:10 PM
Location
houstonMoney raised
$74 million
Round Type
series b
Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc. (“Tvardi”) a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of STAT3 inhibitors, has closed a $74 million Series B financing. The financing was led by new investors Slate Path Capital, Palkon Capital, ArrowMark Partners, and 683 Capital, with continued support and participation by existing investors, including Sporos Bioventures. In conjunction with the financing, Jamie McNab, Partner at Slate Path Capital, will join the Tvardi Board of Directors.
Company Info
Location
houston, texas, united states
Additional Info
Tvardi is a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small molecule inhibitors of STAT3, a key regulatory protein positioned at the intersection of many signaling pathways integral to the survival and immune evasion of cancer cells. STAT3 also plays a central role in the pathogenesis of many inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. Early clinical studies have shown that the company’s lead asset, TTI-101, is well-tolerated and has clinical activity across a broad range of tumors. To learn more, visit www.tvardi.com.