Escient Pharmaceuticals

Acquired

San Diego, United States · Founded 2018

Employees
51–200
Founded
2018
Business Model
B2B
Last Round
Series CNov 2022
Rounds
3
Acquired by
IncyteApr 2024

About

Escient Pharmaceuticals was a San Diego-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oral small molecule therapeutics for mast cell-mediated disorders including chronic urticaria, cholestatic pruritus, and atopic dermatitis. Its lead program EP262 targeted MRGPRX2 receptors. Escient was acquired by Incyte Corporation for $750 million in 2024.

Summary

Escient Pharmaceuticals is a Drug Discovery company based in San Diego, United States, founded in 2018. Its most recent funding was a Series C round in Nov 2022. Investors include New Enterprise Associates, Incyte and Abingworth Bioventures.

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionApr 2024

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Funding: Series A through Series C. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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