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Onconectix

201 E. Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States

Overview

Onconetix Inc. has undertaken a significant capital restructuring initiative. The company closed a $12.9 million private placement featuring Series D preferred stock coupled with warrants. Concurrently, Onconetix settled an $8.8 million debt obligation with Veru Inc., improving its financial position. As part of the same announcement, the firm disclosed the termination of a previously planned merger agreement with Ocuvex Inc. While no operating metrics or product details were provided, the transaction indicates a focus on recapitalizing the business and refocusing strategic priorities. The infusion of new capital combined with the debt settlement is expected to provide additional liquidity for corporate initiatives. Overall, Onconetix appears to be prioritizing financial flexibility and independence following the canceled merger.

Total raised
$13M
Funding rounds
1
Latest round
Series D
Latest activity
Sep 2025

Industries

  • Biopharma
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceutical
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Recent funding

  1. Series D

    Sep 2025

    $13M

Team

  • Joseph Hernandez

    Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

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  • Ralph Schiess

    Interim CEO

  • Andy Skibo

    Global Head of Biologics Operations

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  • Blair Wigsten

    Director of Program Management

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