James Porter, Founder of Nuvalent

About James Porter

James Porter is the founder and CEO of Nuvalent, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small-molecule kinase inhibitors for treatment-resistant cancers. He led the company from its founding by Deerfield Management in 2017 through its Series A, Series B, and 2021 IPO. Under his leadership, Nuvalent advanced two oncology programs and is targeting FDA approval for one program in 2026.

James Porter at a glance

• Company: Nuvalent
• Total raised: $336M
• Latest round: IPO
• Investors: Deerfield Management
• Location: Cambridge, MA, USA

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