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Receptos

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Focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of various therapeutics for immune disorders

San Diego, United StatesFounded 2009Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2013
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Receptos

Receptos, a subsidiary of Celgene and part of Bristol Myers Squibb, specializes in developing innovative therapies for complex diseases such as multiple sclerosis, acute myeloid leukemia, and multiple myeloma. The company operates in the biopharmaceutical sector, serving patients, healthcare providers, and medical professionals. Receptos focuses on research and development, leveraging scientific advancements to create effective treatments. The business model revolves around the development, approval, and commercialization of novel drugs, generating revenue through product sales and partnerships. The company is committed to patient safety, advocacy, and support, ensuring that their therapies not only meet regulatory standards but also improve patient outcomes. Receptos collaborates with various stakeholders, including European patient organizations and medical institutions, to enhance its research capabilities and expand its market reach. The company also offers grants for scientific advancement and independent medical education, further contributing to the medical community. Key areas of focus include drug safety, risk management, and clinical trials, ensuring that their products are both safe and effective. Receptos' commitment to corporate responsibility and ethical conduct underscores its dedication to making a positive impact on global health.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2009
Headquarters
San Diego, United States
Employees
18
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
60.5/100
Industry
Health
Sub-industry
Pharmaceutical, BioTechnology
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Developer Tools, Biotechnology, Spinout, Biotech and Pharma, DT and LS, science-based
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b, b2c

Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit Jul 2015 $7.3B — Celgene —
IPO✓Exit May 2013 $0 — Lilly Ventures —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
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2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020 —
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Growth signals

Receptos website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Receptos is 0 monthly website visits. Receptos's team declined 18.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits0 1-year team growth-18.2%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

10 investors on the cap table

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Series A8 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • Celgene
  • Scripps Translational Science Institute
Team profiled 20 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States77.8%
🇰🇷 South Korea11.1%
🇧🇷 Brazil11.1%
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Market sentiment

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