Julie Smith, Founder of ESCAPE Bio

About Julie Smith

Julie Anne Smith is the President and CEO of ESCAPE Bio, a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precisely targeted therapeutics for genetically defined neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and lysosomal storage disorders. The company, based in San Francisco, California, is in the clinical-stage, advancing its pipeline through venture capital funding.

Julie Smith at a glance

• Company: ESCAPE Bio
• Total raised: $136M
• Latest round: Other Equity
• Investors: Wellington Management, OrbiMed, Novo Holdings, Johnson & Johnson Innovation
• Location: San Francisco, California, US

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