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Exciva

Hauptstrasse 25, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, 69117, Germany

Overview

Founded in 2016 by Drs. Anton Bespalov, Hans Moebius and Rao Vepachedu, Exciva focuses on therapies for neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease dementia and related brain disorders. Its lead candidate, Deraphan, combines two CNS-active compounds designed to reduce agitation in Alzheimer’s patients. The company is currently preparing and financing a Phase 2 clinical study to evaluate Deraphan’s therapeutic potential. Exciva leverages proprietary discovery capabilities to identify synergistic compound combinations addressing unmet neuropsychiatric needs. The latest capital infusion strengthens its balance sheet and extends runway through critical mid-stage clinical development. While the company has not disclosed revenue or patient enrollment numbers, the new financing underscores investor confidence in its scientific approach and market opportunity. The refreshed board now includes representatives from key new and existing investors, ensuring broad strategic guidance as the program advances.

Total raised
$70M
Funding rounds
2
Latest round
Series B
Latest activity
Jan 2026

Industries

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceutical
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Recent funding

  1. Series B

    Jan 2026

    $60M

  2. Series A

    Oct 2021

    $10M

Team

  • François Conquet

    CEO

  • Anton Bespalov

    Co-founder, CMO & CSO

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  • Sreenivasarao Vepachedu

    Co-Founder

    LinkedIn
  • Mirko Scherer

    Acting CFO