John Puisis

About John Puisis

John J. Puisis founded Cour Pharmaceuticals Development in 2014. The Skokie, Illinois-based biotechnology company develops antigen-specific immunotherapies using polymer nanoparticles for autoimmune diseases like myasthenia gravis and celiac disease. The clinical-stage firm aims to create disease-modifying treatments. Cour Pharmaceuticals Development has raised $135 million across two funding rounds, including a $105 million Series A in January 2024.

John Puisis at a glance

• Company: Cour Pharmaceuticals Development
• Total raised: $135M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: Lumira Ventures, Alpha Wave Ventures, Roche Venture Fund, Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb
• Location: Chicago, United States

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