Jonathan Young, Founder of Akero Therapeutics

About Jonathan Young

Jonathan Young is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Akero Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and other serious metabolic diseases. He successfully raised $65 million in Series A financing for the company.

Jonathan Young at a glance

• Company: Akero Therapeutics
• Total raised: $65M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: Apple Tree Partners, Atlas Venture, venBio Partners, Versant Ventures
• Location: South San Francisco, CA

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