Synosia raises 32M SwFr to fund Ph II programs

12 January 2009

Basel, Switzerland-based Synosia Therapeutic has completed a 32-million Swiss franc ($29.1 million) series B private financing. The proceeds  will be used to fund the ongoing development of its emerging portfolio  of Phase II clinical programs.

The financing was led by Aravis Venture and Investor Growth Capital and  was joined by Swiss Helvetia Fund. All existing investors - Versant  Ventures, Abingworth, Novo A/S and 5am Ventures - also participated in  the round.

Jean-Philippe Tripet, managing partner of Aravis Venture, commented:  "it's rare to see a private biotechnology company with four promising  compounds in Phase II clinical trials."

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