John Butler, Founder of Akebia Therapeutics

About John Butler

John P. Butler is the President and CEO of Akebia Therapeutics, a development-stage biotechnology company focused on renal diseases, which he joined in 2013. He led the company's relocation to Cambridge, MA, and oversaw its initial public offering in March 2014, raising approximately $115 million.

John Butler at a glance

• Company: Akebia Therapeutics
• Total raised: $115M
• Latest round: IPO
• Investors: BlackRock, DRX Capital, Venture Investors, Novartis, Athenian Venture Partners, Kearny Venture Partners
• Location: Cambridge, USA

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