Louis Pena, Founder of Evommune

About Louis Pena

Luis Peña is the Co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and a board member of Evommune, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on treating immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. With over 30 years of experience in biotech and pharmaceuticals, he previously co-founded Dermira, leading its R&D group until its acquisition by Eli Lilly & Company for $1.1 billion. Evommune recently completed a $115 million Series C financing round.

Louis Pena at a glance

• Company: Evommune
• Total raised: $115M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: RA Capital Management, Sectoral Asset Management, B Capital, Marshall Wace, Avego Bioscience Capital, Longwood Fund
• Location: Palo Alto, United States

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