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Who invested in Achaogen

4 rounds we have observed, with the 8 investors named in them. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$117Mraised across 4 rounds since 2004, from 4 sources

$16MSeries A$26MSeries B$56MSeries C$19MSeries D
Latest round
Series D, $19MMar 2013
Biggest round
$56MSeries C · Apr 2010
Investors
8
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The funding story

Each circle is a round, placed by date and sized by amount. The line above is the running total.

20042006200820102012
$16MSeries A$26MSeries B$56MSeries C$19MSeries D
First round
Series A, $16M
Aug 2004
Biggest round
$56M
Series C · Apr 2010
Usual gap between rounds
2.9 years
the median of 3

The rounds

  1. Mar 2013
    Series D$19M7 returning

    From a historical funding recordSEC filing: $19M sold, first sale Mar 2013

  2. Apr 2010
  3. Oct 2006
  4. Aug 2004
    Series A$16M1 new

    From a historical funding record

Who was in which round

The busiest backers across the latest rounds. A filled square is a round they joined; a dark one, a round they led.

Everyone who backed them

VenrockVC firm4rounds
ARCH Venture PartnersVC firm3rounds
Domain AssociatesVC firm3rounds
5AM VenturesVC firm3rounds
Versant VenturesVC firm2rounds
Alta PartnersVC firm2rounds
Frazier Healthcare PartnersPrivate equity2rounds
Wellcome TrustGovernment1round

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Quick answers about Achaogen

Who invested in Achaogen?

Achaogen's investors include Venrock, ARCH Venture Partners, Domain Associates, 5AM Ventures and Versant Ventures, and 3 more on record.

How much has Achaogen raised?

Achaogen has raised $117M across 4 rounds since 2004.

When did Achaogen last raise?

Achaogen's most recent round was a Series D of $19M in Mar 2013.

What was Achaogen's biggest round?

Achaogen's largest round on record is $56M (Series C), in Apr 2010.

Who backed Achaogen first?

Achaogen's first round on record, in Aug 2004, was backed by Venrock.

What stage is Achaogen at?

Achaogen's latest named round is a Series D, in Mar 2013.

Where is Achaogen based?

Achaogen is based in the United States.

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