Lead Therapeutics
Founded Year
2006Stage
Unattributed | AliveTotal Raised
$20MLast Raised
$3M | 14 yrs agoAbout Lead Therapeutics
LEAD Therapeutics, Inc. is a chemistry-driven drug discovery company focused on delivering novel and differentiated small molecule pre-IND candidates against clinically validated therapeutic targets by leveraging the best of the US and China. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, LEAD Therapeutics is led by an experienced small molecule drug discovery team with proven track records in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The company plans to carry out the majority of its discovery research activities in China.
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Lead Therapeutics Patents
Lead Therapeutics has filed 2 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Amines
- Dosage forms
- Drug delivery devices

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12/12/2017 | Dietary supplements, Food additives, Drug discovery, Pharmaceutical industry, Nanoparticles | Application |
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Latest Lead Therapeutics News
May 21, 2013
Russell Reynolds Associates, a New York-based executive search firm, named Sofie Qiao as San Francisco-based executive director of the health care sector. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds, Qiao co-founded biotech firm LEAD Therapeutics, consulted and did other management work at Discovery Partners International, Syrrx \(now Takeda California\), McKinsey & Co., and Genzyme \(now Sanofi\). She’s also a member of BayHelix, an “invitation-only” organization of Chinese business leaders in the global…
Lead Therapeutics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Lead Therapeutics founded?
Lead Therapeutics was founded in 2006.
Where is Lead Therapeutics's headquarters?
Lead Therapeutics's headquarters is located at 999 Bayhill Drive, San Bruno.
What is Lead Therapeutics's latest funding round?
Lead Therapeutics's latest funding round is Unattributed.
How much did Lead Therapeutics raise?
Lead Therapeutics raised a total of $20M.
Who are the investors of Lead Therapeutics?
Investors of Lead Therapeutics include Mustang Ventures, Pappas Ventures and ProQuest Investments.
Who are Lead Therapeutics's competitors?
Competitors of Lead Therapeutics include Forma Therapeutics, MicuRx Pharmaceuticals, CellCentric, Kalexsyn, CytoBioscience, Floragenex, BioFocus, Astex Pharmaceuticals (acquired by SuperGen), InVasc Therapeutics, Caprion Pharmaceuticals and 14 more.
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