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Trial to evaluate weight loss efficacy of azelaprag, an oral small molecule apelin receptor agonist that mimics key biological effects of exercise

Montara Therapeutics closed an oversubscribed $8 million seed financing led by SV Health Investors’ Dementia Discovery Fund and co-led by Two Bear Capital. Dolby Family Ventures and KdT Ventures also participated.

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Pulse Biosciences appointed Paul A. LaViolette to its board as co-chairman alongside Robert W. Duggan. LaViolette will serve as an independent director.

Alex joined SV in 2020 and is a Vice President in the biotech team. He helps form and fund companies developing transformational new medicines. Alex serves as a board observer at Alchemab, Dualitas, EyeBio and Therini, four SV created companies.

Dan joined SV as a Venture Partner in 2014 and is Executive Chairman or Director of a number of SV and DDF portfolio companies. Currently, he is Chair and Chief Executive Officer Pulmocide.

Jamil joined SV in 2024 as a Partner on the Biotech team

Kate co-leads SV’s biotech franchise which has a long history of building high value, successful new companies developing transformational new medicines and bringing drugs from discovery to market.

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