NewcelX (Drug Discovery) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2015

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 4

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Investors
  • 4

NewcelX (Drug Discovery) General Information

Description

Developer of clinical-stage biopharmaceutical therapies designed for rare and complex central nervous system disorders. The company's lead candidates utilize proprietary extended-release formulations and triple monoamine reuptake inhibition, providing patients with narcolepsy and ADHD with innovative treatment options to address unmet medical needs in sleep and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
NLS Pharmaceutics
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • The Circle 6
  • P.O. Box
  • 8058 Zurich
  • Switzerland
Primary Industry
Drug Discovery
Other Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • The Circle 6
  • P.O. Box
  • 8058 Zurich
  • Switzerland

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NewcelX (Drug Discovery) Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
14. Merger/Acquisition 30-Oct-2025 Completed Generating Revenue
13. PIPE 27-Jun-2025 Completed Generating Revenue
12. PIPE 04-Dec-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
11. PIPE 01-Dec-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
10. PIPE 21-Oct-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
9. PIPE 11-Oct-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
8. 2PO 01-Jul-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
7. PIPE 22-Mar-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
6. PIPE 14-Dec-2022 $10M $58.9M Completed Generating Revenue
5. PIPE 10-Oct-2022 $4M $48.9M Completed Generating Revenue
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NewcelX (Drug Discovery) Comparisons

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Developer of clinical-stage biopharmaceutical therapies designed for rare and complex central nervous system disorders.
Drug Discovery
Zurich, Switzerland
4 As of 2026

Stockholm, Sweden
 

Plymouth Meeting, PA
 
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NewcelX (Drug Discovery) Competitors (22)

One of NewcelX (Drug Discovery)’s 22 competitors is Gesynta Pharma, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Gesynta Pharma Venture Capital-Backed Stockholm, Sweden
Harmony Biosciences Holdings Formerly VC-backed Plymouth Meeting, PA
MindImmune Venture Capital-Backed Kingston, RI
Gilead Formerly VC-backed Foster City, CA
Cardurion Venture Capital-Backed Burlington, MA
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NewcelX (Drug Discovery) Patents

NewcelX (Drug Discovery) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-4366735-A1 Benedin, piperidine, 2-benzhydryl-3-hydroxy-n-methyl-, hydrochloride and derivatives thereof for use in treating kleine-levin syndrome Inactive 08-Jul-2021
US-20240316023-A1 Benedin, piperidine, 2-benzhydryl-3-hydroxy-n-methyl-, hydrochloride and derivatives thereof for use in treating kleine-levin syndrome Pending 08-Jul-2021
WO-2023281103-A1 Benedin, piperidine, 2-benzhydryl-3-hydroxy-n-methyl-, hydrochloride and derivatives thereof for use in treating kleine-levin syndrome Inactive 08-Jul-2021
JP-2024524605-A Benezin, piperidine, 2-benzhydryl-3-hydroxy-n-methyl-, hydrochloride and derivatives thereof for use in the treatment of kleine-levin syndrome Pending 08-Jul-2021
EP-4366714-A1 Lauflumide and derivatives thereof for treating chronic fatigue syndrome and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (me/cfs) Inactive 08-Jul-2021 A61K31/165
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NewcelX (Drug Discovery) Signals

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NewcelX (Drug Discovery) Acquisitions (1)

NewcelX (Drug Discovery)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with NewcelX. The deal was made on 30-Oct-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
NewcelX 30-Oct-2025 Merger/Acquisition Drug Delivery
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NewcelX (Drug Discovery) ESG

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NewcelX (Drug Discovery) Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
NewcelX Kloten, Switzerland 2009

NewcelX (Drug Discovery) FAQs

  • When was NewcelX (Drug Discovery) founded?

    NewcelX (Drug Discovery) was founded in 2015.

  • Where is NewcelX (Drug Discovery) headquartered?

    NewcelX (Drug Discovery) is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

  • What is the size of NewcelX (Drug Discovery)?

    NewcelX (Drug Discovery) has 4 total employees.

  • What industry is NewcelX (Drug Discovery) in?

    NewcelX (Drug Discovery)’s primary industry is Drug Discovery.

  • Is NewcelX (Drug Discovery) a private or public company?

    NewcelX (Drug Discovery) is a Private company.

  • What is NewcelX (Drug Discovery)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for NewcelX (Drug Discovery) is .

  • How much funding has NewcelX (Drug Discovery) raised over time?

    NewcelX (Drug Discovery) has raised $80M.

  • Who are NewcelX (Drug Discovery)’s competitors?

    Gesynta Pharma, Harmony Biosciences Holdings, MindImmune, Gilead, and Cardurion are some of the 22 competitors of NewcelX (Drug Discovery).

  • When was NewcelX (Drug Discovery) acquired?

    NewcelX (Drug Discovery) was acquired on 30-Oct-2025.

  • Who acquired NewcelX (Drug Discovery)?

    NewcelX (Drug Discovery) was acquired by NewcelX.

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