Kezar Life Sciences

BiotechnologySeries BSouth San Francisco, USkezarlifesciences.com

Latest round

Series B

Last raised

Jul 2017

Total raised

$73M

Investors

11

About Kezar Life Sciences

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. focuses on the development of therapies for chronic autoimmune diseases.70 mn.Kezar Life Sciences is primarily focused on the development of innovative small molecule therapies aimed at regulating protein dysregulation that leads to chronic diseases, particularly autoimmune disorders. Their core product, Zetomipzomib (KZR-616), represents a first-in-class molecule designed to selectively inhibit the immunoproteasome, targeting specific cellular pathways involved in autoimmune conditions. The company aims to address limitations of traditional treatments by offering therapies that modulate the immune response rather than directly suppressing it.Kezar Life Sciences generates revenue primarily through partnerships and collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organizations involved in clinical trial development and product commercialization. The revenue structure may entail milestone payments and royalties derived from the successful development and commercialization of their flagship product, Zetomipzomib. Such transactions typically occur as the product progresses through various phases of clinical trials, leading to eventual market entry.Kezar Life Sciences is focused on continuing the development of Zetomipzomib and plans to explore additional new product candidates aimed at autoimmune diseases.00 mn to support ongoing clinical trials and product development initiatives.

Who invested in Kezar Life Sciences

11 investors across 2 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    Jul 21, 2017

    Amount

    $50M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series A

    Jun 16, 2015

    Amount

    $23M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Kezar Life Sciences

Who invested in Kezar Life Sciences?

Kezar Life Sciences has 11 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Kezar Life Sciences raised?

Kezar Life Sciences has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Kezar Life Sciences last raise money?

Kezar Life Sciences's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Jul 2017.

What does Kezar Life Sciences do?

Kezar Life Sciences is a biotechnology company.

Where is Kezar Life Sciences headquartered?

Kezar Life Sciences is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Kezar Life Sciences?

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