HTGF et al. inject €4.3m into Algiax Pharmaceuticals
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), private investors and promotional bank KfW have provided German biotech company Algiax Pharmaceuticals with a €4.3m seed funding round.
Algiax will use the capital to further develop its products and gain approval for the clinical testing stage of its solutions.
Company
Founded in 2011, Algiax develops drugs addressing central nervous system (CNS) illnesses and dysfunctions, with a focus on neuropathic pain. The company is headquartered in Erkrath.
People
Dr Martin Pfister led the deal for HTGF. KfW was represented by Dr Detlev Riesner. Dr Jürgen Schumacher is co-founder and managing director of Algiax.
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