GlycoMimetics Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2003

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 26

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

GlycoMimetics General Information

Description

GlycoMimetics Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It is focused on the discovery and development of novel glycomimetic drugs to address unmet medical needs resulting from diseases in which carbohydrate biology plays a key role. Glycomimetics are molecules that mimic the structure of carbohydrates involved in important biological processes. Using expertise in carbohydrate chemistry and knowledge of carbohydrate biology, the company is developing a pipeline of proprietary glycomimetics that may inhibit disease-related functions of carbohydrates, such as the roles it play in inflammation, cancer, and infection.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 9708 Medical Center Drive
  • Rockville, MD 20850
  • United States
Primary Industry
Drug Discovery
Other Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Acquirer
Crescent Biopharma
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 9708 Medical Center Drive
  • Rockville, MD 20850
  • United States

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GlycoMimetics Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
7. Merger/Acquisition 16-Jun-2025 Completed Generating Revenue
6. 2PO 02-Jun-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
5. IPO 10-Jan-2014 Completed Clinical Trials - Phase 2
4. Later Stage VC (Series A1) 27-Oct-2010 Completed Clinical Trials - Phase 2
3. Later Stage VC 02-Nov-2009 Completed Clinical Trials - Phase 2
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 23-Jun-2006 $15.5M $24.9M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 06-Sep-2004 $9.4M $9.4M Completed Product Development
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GlycoMimetics Cap Table

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Series A1
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GlycoMimetics Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It is focused on the discovery and development of novel gly
Drug Discovery
Rockville, MD
26 As of 2024

Lexington, MA
 

Norcross, GA
 
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GlycoMimetics Competitors (64)

One of GlycoMimetics’s 64 competitors is Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Lexington, MA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Formerly VC-backed Lexington, MA
Galectin Therapeutics Corporation Norcross, GA
Damora Therapeutics ( Drug Discovery) Formerly VC-backed Waltham, MA
Liminal Biosciences Private Equity-Backed Belleville, Canada
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Corporation Allschwil, Switzerland
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GlycoMimetics Patents

GlycoMimetics Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20060081391-A1 Shield used in wall surface finishing process and method Inactive 18-Oct-2004

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GlycoMimetics Former Investors (8)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Anthem Capital Management Venture Capital Minority
Maryland Department of Commerce Limited Partner Minority
New Enterprise Associates Venture Capital Minority
Novartis Venture Fund Corporate Venture Capital Minority
PTV Healthcare Capital Venture Capital Minority
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GlycoMimetics Acquisitions (1)

GlycoMimetics’s most recent deal was a Reverse Merger with Crescent Biopharma. The deal was made on 16-Jun-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Crescent Biopharma 16-Jun-2025 Reverse Merger Biotechnology
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GlycoMimetics ESG

Risk Overview

Risk Rating

Updated November, 04, 2026

22.96 | Med Risk

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20-30

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40+

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