Last deal

$175M

Amount

Post-IPO Equity

Stage

12.09.2023

Date

3

all rounds

$891.06M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Rocket Pharma is a clinical-stage biotech company developing gene therapies.

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founded date

01.01.2015

founders

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Post-IPO Equity

IPO status

Private

Description

Rocket Pharma focuses on developing gene therapy treatments for rare, undertreated diseases, including Fanconi Anemia, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-1, and Infantile Malignant Osteopetrosis. They also have a program for an undisclosed rare pediatric disease. The company values its team members and offers competitive compensation packages and excellent health benefits. Rocket Pharma is recognized as a leading biotechnology innovator and aims to make a difference for patients in need.
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People

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1
Gaurav Shah
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current job

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Gaurav Shah

Employee Profiles
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Mayo Pujols

Mayo Pujols

EVP & Chief Technical Officer

Jessie Yeung

VP of Investor Relations & Corporate Finance

Isabel Carmona

Isabel Carmona

SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Gaurav Shah

Gaurav Shah

CEO

Naveen Yalamanchi

Naveen Yalamanchi

Co-Founder and Director

Kinnari Patel

Kinnari Patel

President & Chief Operating Officer

Carlos Garcia Parada

Carlos Garcia Parada

Chief Financial Officer

Gayatri Rao

Gayatri Rao

Chief Development Officer of LVV, SVP

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