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Xenon Pharmaceuticals
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About Xenon Pharmaceuticals
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to address neurological disorders. The company operates primarily in the healthcare and pharmaceutical markets, targeting conditions such as epilepsy and other central nervous system disorders. Xenon's business model revolves around the research, development, and commercialization of novel therapies. Revenue is generated through partnerships, licensing agreements, and potential future product sales. The company serves a diverse client base, including healthcare providers, patients, and research institutions. Xenon leverages its expertise in genetics and neurology to create a robust pipeline of drug candidates, currently highlighted by its Phase 2 proof of concept study for XEN007 in pediatric patients with treatment-resistant childhood absence epilepsy (CAE). The company's strategic focus on unmet medical needs and its commitment to advancing neurology therapies position it as a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Founded
- 1996
- Headquarters
- Burnaby, Canada
- Listing
- IPO 2014
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences
- Power Law
- Unicorn$1–10B valuation tier
Latest news
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A7 investors entered at this stage
InterWest Partners
GrowthWorks Capital
Novo Ventures
RBC Venture Partners
JP Morgan
Invesco Private Capital
Takeda
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Northview LifeSciences
Neurocrine Biosciences
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Patents
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