Clarke Atwell

About Clarke Atwell

Clarke Atwell is the founding CEO and President of Claris Biotherapeutics, a late-clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing topical ophthalmic biologics for corneal diseases. He is a biopharma veteran with over 20 years of experience founding and leading ophthalmology-focused companies. Under his leadership, Claris emerged from stealth in January 2024 with $57 million in Series A funding.

Clarke Atwell at a glance

• Company: Claris Biotherapeutics
• Total raised: $57M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: Novo Holdings A/S, RA Capital Management, Mass General Brigham Ventures, Janus Henderson Investors
• Location: Jersey City, New Jersey

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