Spinifex
Founded Year
2005Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
$75.18MValuation
$0000About Spinifex
Spinifex Pharmaceuticals is a US-Australian biotechnology company developing new drug candidates for the treatment and management of pain. Established in 2005 and based in Stamford, Connecticut and Melbourne, Australia, Spinifex has applied its world-class drug development capabilities to advance product candidates. Its lead product EMA401 is under development as a potential first-in-class oral treatment for chronic pain without CNS side effects. Spinifex's Phase 2 program for EMA401 includes clinical trials in a number of chronic pain conditions.
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Spinifex Patents
Spinifex has filed 14 patents.

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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1/4/2013 | 4/18/2017 | Rare diseases, Pyrrolidines, Analgesics, G protein coupled receptors, Trifluoromethyl compounds | Grant |
Application Date | 1/4/2013 |
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Grant Date | 4/18/2017 |
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Related Topics | Rare diseases, Pyrrolidines, Analgesics, G protein coupled receptors, Trifluoromethyl compounds |
Status | Grant |
Latest Spinifex News
Oct 6, 2022
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.5 million in funding to Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm to back its study the potential for a 1,000 MW offshore wind farm project off the coast of Portland, Victoria to power the local smelter. Spinifex, a subsidiary of Alinta Energy, will conduct a wind resource assessment and… The post Wind farm could power Portland aluminum smelter appeared first on Australian Manufacturing Forum.
Spinifex Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Spinifex founded?
Spinifex was founded in 2005.
Where is Spinifex's headquarters?
Spinifex's headquarters is located at Corporate One, Preston.
What is Spinifex's latest funding round?
Spinifex's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did Spinifex raise?
Spinifex raised a total of $75.18M.
Who are the investors of Spinifex?
Investors of Spinifex include Novartis, UniSeed, Brandon Capital, GBS Venture Partners, Canaan Partners and 4 more.
Who are Spinifex's competitors?
Competitors of Spinifex include Asuragen, Viridian Therapeutics, Cerenis Therapeutics, Tolera Therapeutics, Cara Therapeutics and 11 more.
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