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LoQus23 Therapeutics Ltd

LoQus23 Therapeutics Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, founded in 2019.

Funding reportedLast round: Seed

ResearchLondon, United Kingdom

About LoQus23 Therapeutics Ltd

LoQus23 Therapeutics Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, founded in 2019.

The company focuses on developing oral small molecule inhibitors aimed at halting somatic expansion, which is a key factor in Huntington’s Disease and other triplet repeat expansion disorders. Their mission is to address DNA instability to slow or stop neurodegeneration in these diseases. The company’s lead drug candidate, LQT-23, is a first-in-class oral medication designed to slow or stop the progression of Huntington’s Disease. It is expected to enter clinical trials in 2026. LoQus23 also targets conditions like Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 and other related disorders. With a strong foundation in research and development, the company collaborates with academic and research institutions to enhance understanding of these diseases and advance therapeutic options.

What company datasets say LoQus23 Therapeutics Ltd raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all46.4Min the source's currency
Rounds3
Last roundSeed
Last round size46.2M
Last round dateNov 2021
Investors listed4

Funding filed with regulators

LoQus23 Therapeutics Ltd filed 4 raises, $53M in all. Filings say how much was sold and to how many investors; they never name the investors.

  1. May 2026$20MUK share allotment
  2. Sept 2024$26MUK share allotment
  3. Jul 2023$4.3MUK share allotment
  4. Feb 2023$2.4MUK share allotment

Founders and team

From LoQus23 Therapeutics Ltd's own website: 9 on the team.

  • Dr David ReynoldsChief Executive Officer
  • Dr Caroline BennChief Scientific Officer
  • Dr Amanda DavisVP of Operations and Development
  • Dr David HardickHead of Chemistry
  • Deb TongeFinance Director
  • Dr Paulina MarzecSenior Principal Scientist
  • Dr Pauline DrouhinSenior Principal Scientist – Medicinal Chemistry
  • Dr William EsmieuPrincipal Scientist – Medicinal Chemistry
  • Sarah RichardsOffice Manager

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

health caredna repairallosteric inhibitorsbiotechnology researchallosteric modulationhuntingtons somatic expansionbiotech fundinggenetic evidencesmall molecule somatic expansion inhibitorstriplet repeat diseasesallosteric inhibitionneurodegeneration slowingstructure-based approachneurodegenerationsmall molecule drugsdna instability

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Sector
Research
Industry code
NAICS 541714, SIC 2834
Region
England
Revenue
1M a year, as listed
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