Confo Therapeutics Announces EUR 60M Series B Financing to Advance a Pipeline of Novel GPCR-Modulating Therapies into Clinical Development
Proceeds to support Phase 1 clinical trials for two proprietary programs, and to advance two additional programs to IND approval
The proceeds will be used to advance two, wholly owned programs through Phase 1 and two additional programs to IND approval, including molecules targeting GPR75 for obesity. Confo will expand its portfolio of GPCR-targeting small molecules and therapeutic antibodies, which includes an emphasis on agonistic antibodies.
“With the support from our experienced international investor syndicate, we plan to accelerate our ambitious development pipeline,” said Cedric Ververken, CEO of Confo Therapeutics. “Our plans include potential new therapies for severe rare endocrine diseases, as well as next-generation obesity drugs which could be used in combination with, or as an alternative to, GLP-1R agonists.”
As part of the Series B financing round, Dr. Vangindertael will join Confo’s Board of Directors, and Mr. Alex Munns, Assistant Portfolio Manager at Driehaus, will be appointed as Board Observer.
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