Tech Company Financing Transactions

Agios Pharmaceuticals Funding Round

On 7/7/2008, Agios Pharmaceuticals raised $33 million in Series A financing from Arch Venture Partners, Flagship Pioneering and Third Rock Ventures.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
7/7/2008
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$33,000,000
Round
Series A
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.

Company Information

Company Status
Publicly-held
Industry
Biopharmaceutical
Mailing Address
88 Sidney St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
USA
Email Address
Overview
Agios (NASDAQ: AGIO) is a biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of one of the most exciting new areas of cancer research: cancer metabolism. Cancer metabolism represents a breakthrough understanding of how cancer cells become addicted to using more nutrients than normal cells to ensure their survival and growth.
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jacqualyn Fouse
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Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Hirsch
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Chief Medical Officer
Chris Bowden
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Chief Scientific Officer
Scott Biller
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VP - Human Resources
Melissa McLaughlin
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VP - Marketing
Darrin Miles
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VP - Operations
Clive Patience
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