Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

BiotechnologySeries BBoston, USrhythmtx.com

Latest round

Series B

Last raised

Dec 2012

Total raised

$41M

Investors

5

About Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Founded in 2008 and based in Massachusetts, US, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company that develops treatment for rare genetic diseases for chronic weight management in adult and pediatric patients six years of age and older with obesity. In October 2017, the company was listed on the Nasdaq global market for an IPO (Initial Public Offering) under the ticker symbol RYTM. Former CFO Hunter Smith took over the position in March of the same year, and in July 2020, David Meeker was appointed as Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' CEO.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' IMCIVREE (setmelanotide) in November 2020. In March 2024, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  The company's R&D team offers clinical trials and translational research for setmelanotide, a melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist used to treat rare genetic overweight disorders by optimizing DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) sequencing infrastructure from individuals with severe obesity.

Who invested in Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

5 investors across 4 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    Dec 4, 2012

    Amount

    $13M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    May 25, 2012

    Amount

    $9.5M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series A

    Aug 27, 2010

    Amount

    $8M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series A

    Mar 9, 2010

    Amount

    $10M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Who invested in Rhythm Pharmaceuticals?

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has 5 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Rhythm Pharmaceuticals raised?

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Rhythm Pharmaceuticals last raise money?

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Dec 2012.

What does Rhythm Pharmaceuticals do?

Founded in 2008 and based in Massachusetts, US, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Where is Rhythm Pharmaceuticals headquartered?

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Boston, US.

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