Last deal

$150.M

Amount

Post-IPO Equity

Stage

05.01.2024

Date

7

all rounds

$283.8M

Total amount

General

About Company
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals develops therapies for rare neuromuscular and neurological diseases.

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founded date

01.01.2002

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Post-IPO Equity

IPO status

Private

Description

The company is currently developing a drug called amifampridine phosphate, with the proposed tradename of Firdapse, for the treatment of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS), a rare autoimmune disorder that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. Catalyst has completed a successful clinical trial for LEMS and is conducting additional trials for other related disorders. They are committed to prioritizing the perspective of the patient community and maintaining passion, trust, and integrity in their work.