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Goldenrod Therapeutics Funding Round

Goldenrod Therapeutics closed a $6.5 million Seed funding round on 6/8/2026. Investors included Ataxia Ventures, Fannin and private investors.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
6/8/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$6,500,000
Round
Seed
Investors

Ataxia Ventures (Lead Investor)

Fannin (Lead Investor)

Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to extend its manufacturing, formulation optimization and IND-enabling studies, along with funding a Phase I study in its beachhead therapeutic indication in Friedreich's Ataxia (FA), a rare and progressive neurodegenerative disease.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Biopharmaceutical
Mailing Address
3900 Essex Ln 575
Houston, TX 77027
USA
Email Address
Overview
Goldenrod Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing next-generation, brain-penetrant phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors for serious neurological disorders. The company focuses on overcoming historical tolerability limitations of earlier PDE4 inhibitors while achieving robust central nervous system exposure. Through disciplined translational development, Goldenrod advances its lead program toward clinical evaluation with the goal of delivering differentiated therapies for patients with significant unmet medical needs.
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Dev Chatterjee
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Chief Financial Officer
Mark Worscheh
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President
Atul Varadhachary
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Vice President
Ross Clary
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VP - R & D
Brian Wipke
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