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Akero Therapeutics
Innovative therapies targeting metabolic liver disease
About Akero Therapeutics
Akero Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a severe liver disease affecting millions globally. The company's lead product, AKR-001, is designed to address NASH holistically by reducing liver fat, inflammation, and fibrosis, while also improving lipoprotein profiles to lower cardiovascular risks. Akero operates in the healthcare and pharmaceutical market, targeting patients with NASH and related metabolic disorders. The business model revolves around research and development of therapeutic candidates, progressing through clinical trials, and eventually seeking regulatory approval for commercialization. Revenue is generated through partnerships, licensing agreements, and future product sales. Keywords: biopharmaceutical, NASH, liver disease, AKR-001, metabolic balance, fibrosis, inflammation, lipoprotein, cardiovascular, clinical trials.
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- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United States
- Listing
- IPO 2019
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences
- Power Law
- Unicorn$1–10B valuation tier
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A11 investors entered at this stage
Versant Ventures
venBio Partners
Atlas Venture
Apple Tree PartnersJanus Henderson Investors
BVF Partners
Cormorant Asset Management
LifeSci Venture Partners
Redmile Group
Rock Springs Capital
Boxer Capital
Series B and later9 investors entered at this stage
Hercules Capital
Pfizer
Adage Capital
General Atlantic
T. Rowe Price
Avidity Partners
Commodore Capital
Perceptive Advisors
Logos Capital
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Patents
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