Stage
Series A | AliveTotal Raised
$11MValuation
$0000Last Raised
$11M | 16 yrs agoAbout Bikam Pharmaceuticals
BIKAM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an early stage biopharmaceutical company focusing upon the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including retinitis pigmentosa. Worldwide, there are approximately 1.5 million people which suffer from retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a hereditary disease which leads to blindness. As its initial priority, the company is pursuing the discovery of compounds based on a novel mechanism of action identified by the company's founder, Dr. Shalesh Kaushal. BIKAM has an experienced management team with a strong track record in pharmaceutical drug discovery dedicated to expanding these findings and others from the Kaushal lab to create potential therapeutics to prevent blindness.
Bikam Pharmaceuticals Patents
Bikam Pharmaceuticals has filed 11 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Disorders of choroid and retina
- G protein coupled receptors

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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11/29/2012 | 8/7/2018 | Diseases of the eye and adnexa, G protein coupled receptors, Vision, Ophthalmology, Transcription factors | Grant |
Application Date | 11/29/2012 |
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Grant Date | 8/7/2018 |
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Related Topics | Diseases of the eye and adnexa, G protein coupled receptors, Vision, Ophthalmology, Transcription factors |
Status | Grant |
Bikam Pharmaceuticals Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where is Bikam Pharmaceuticals's headquarters?
Bikam Pharmaceuticals's headquarters is located at 55 Cambridge Parkway, Cambridge.
What is Bikam Pharmaceuticals's latest funding round?
Bikam Pharmaceuticals's latest funding round is Series A.
How much did Bikam Pharmaceuticals raise?
Bikam Pharmaceuticals raised a total of $11M.
Who are the investors of Bikam Pharmaceuticals?
Investors of Bikam Pharmaceuticals include CHL Medical Partners, Fidelity Investments and Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator.
Who are Bikam Pharmaceuticals's competitors?
Competitors of Bikam Pharmaceuticals include ChemoCentryx, Oligomerix, Sound Pharmaceuticals, Acceleron Pharma, Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Stemline Therapeutics, Portola Pharmaceuticals, Ocera Therapeutics, Threshold Pharmaceuticals, BioMarck Pharmaceuticals and 35 more.
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