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MapLight Therapeutics

Biotech & Life Sciences · Redwood City, United States · Founded 2018 · IPO 2025

Precision neuroscience developing targeted therapies for serious brain disorders MoreLess

MapLightRx is a pioneering startup in the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on brain disorders such as Autism, Parkinson's, and Schizophrenia. The company is on a mission to revolutionize the current treatment landscape, which is characterized by limited options, moderate effectiveness, and significant side effects. MapLightRx aims to provide more targeted and effective treatments for patients, moving away from the traditional approach of using generalized therapeutics.

The company operates in the medical research and development market, serving patients suffering from brain disorders. Its business model revolves around the development of a unique discovery platform that combines advanced technologies to identify and target the individual circuits that malfunction in brain disorders. This platform is built on proprietary, patented innovations such as optogenetics, STARmap, and transcriptomics.

MapLightRx's revenue generation strategy is based on the development and commercialization of safe, effective therapeutics for brain disorders. The company has a strong pipeline of potential treatments, with two lead compounds already in clinical trials. These treatments show promise for multiple indications and disorders, including social deficits related to Autism and unwanted movements related to Parkinson's disease.

In summary, MapLightRx is a promising startup in the healthcare sector, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to develop targeted treatments for brain disorders. Its unique approach and strong pipeline of potential treatments position it well for future growth in the medical research and development market.

Keywords: Healthcare, Brain Disorders, Autism, Parkinson's, Schizophrenia, Medical Research, Development, Optogenetics, STARmap, Transcriptomics.

Valuation $286M
Total funding $500M–1B

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MapLight Therapeutics's talent

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Key operators 9 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

10 investors on MapLight Therapeutics's cap table

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Seed 1 investor entered at this stage
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Series B+ 9 investors entered at this stage
Novo Holdings
5AM Ventures
Cowen Healthcare Investments
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Forbion Capital Partners
T. Rowe Price
Blue Owl Capital
Sanofi
Avego Bioscience Capital

Global footprint

Where MapLight Therapeutics has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
1 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States100%
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Web traffic by country
7.6K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States80.3%
🇮🇳 India10.5%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong6.6%
🇩🇪 Germany2.6%
Top 4 markets shown

Patent intelligence

$2M patent portfolio · 7 active families

Estimated portfolio value
$2M
0.80% of market cap · 32.5× smaller than top peer Intercept Pharmaceuticals ($75M)
7 active patent families
Where MapLight Therapeutics innovates AgonistEndocrinologyInverse agonistMedicinal chemistryMuscarinic agonist

Where MapLight Therapeutics concentrates vs peers

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What the market is saying about MapLight Therapeutics

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