Escient Pharmaceuticals
AcquiredSan Diego, United States · Founded 2018
- Headquarters
- San Diego, California
- Employees
- 51–200
- Founded
- 2018
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- escientpharma.com
- 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 Pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, United States, founded in 2018. Its most recent funding was a Series C round in Nov 2022. Investors include NEA, Incyte and Abingworth Bioventures.
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Funding History
Apr 2024
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