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Small molecule GLP-1s in Science Magazine (featuring Ambrosia!)

Drugs that mimic glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1), such as semaglutide—marketed as Ozempic or Wegovy—have revolutionized the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, but they have major drawbacks. “[They] are expensive to manufacture, they have to be refrigerated, and they often have to be injected because they cannot go through the gastrointestinal tract without being degraded,” explains Alejandra Tomas, a cell biologist at Imperial College London who studies the cellular receptor GLP-1 drugs target. That’s all because they consist of peptides, or long chains of amino acids.

Matt PaulApril 16, 2025ambrosia

Ambrosia Biosciences Announces $25MM Series A Financing, Including Strategic Investment by Merck

Boulder, CO – December 10th, 2024 – Ambrosia Biosciences Inc. (“Ambrosia”), today announced the successful second closing of its Series A financing. This closing was led by Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, with additional participation from existing investors BVF Partners and Boulder Ventures. This additional capital brings Ambrosia’s total Series A financing to $25MM.

Matt PaulDecember 10, 2024ambrosia

Ambrosia Biosciences Announces $16MM Series A Financing

Boulder, CO – August 20, 2024 – Ambrosia Biosciences Inc. (“Ambrosia” or “the Company”), today announced the successful first closing of its Series A financing. The financing totaled $16 Million and was led by BVF Partners and Boulder Ventures. Ambrosia’s financing will be used to scale up its drug discovery programs and laboratory operations in Boulder, CO.