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Axsome Therapeutics

Biotech & Life Sciences · New York City, United States · Founded 2012 · IPO 2015

Axsome Therapeutics develops and commercializes therapies for the management and treatment of pain and other neurological disorders MoreLess

Axsome Therapeutics, found at axsome.com, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in the treatment of conditions such as major depressive disorder (MDD), treatment-resistant depression (TRD), agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease, migraine, narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, and smoking cessation.

Axsome's flagship product, AXS-05, is an investigational oral medication designed to treat MDD and TRD. This drug works as an NMDA receptor antagonist, which means it blocks certain receptors in the brain that are involved in mood regulation. AXS-05 has shown promise in clinical trials and has received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, a status that expedites the development and review of drugs for serious or life-threatening conditions.

The company's business model revolves around the research, development, and commercialization of these innovative therapies. Axsome primarily serves patients suffering from CNS disorders, healthcare providers, and the broader medical community. By advancing its drug pipeline through rigorous clinical trials and regulatory approvals, Axsome aims to bring effective treatments to market, thereby improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Axsome generates revenue through the commercialization of its approved drugs, partnerships, and potential licensing agreements. As its products progress through clinical trials and receive regulatory approvals, the company expects to see increased revenue from drug sales and collaborations with other pharmaceutical companies.

In summary, Axsome Therapeutics is a forward-thinking biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments for CNS disorders, with a strong focus on innovation and patient care.

Keywords: biopharmaceutical, CNS disorders, depression, AXS-05, FDA approval, clinical trials, drug development, Alzheimer's agitation, migraine, narcolepsy.

Valuation $11B
Revenue $979M

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Investors

2 investors on Axsome Therapeutics's cap table

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Series B+ 2 investors entered at this stage
Blackstone
Superstring Capital

Global footprint

Where Axsome Therapeutics has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · New York City HQ
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Web traffic by country
38K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States52.1%
🇨🇦 Canada5.5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4.2%
🇮🇳 India2.9%
🏳️ Korea2.1%
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Patent intelligence

$88M patent portfolio · 68 active families

Estimated portfolio value
$88M
0.79% of market cap · comparable to top peer COMPASS Pathways ($63M)
68 active patent families
Where Axsome Therapeutics innovates BioavailabilityCyclodextrinMedicinal chemistryMeloxicamOral administration

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