About Neuvivo
Neuvivo develops experimental medicines for people with diseases that damage nerve cells and muscle control. Its lead candidate, NP001, targets amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The immune therapy is delivered into the bloodstream and is designed to reduce nerve-damaging inflammation. NP001 remains investigational and has not received FDA approval. Neuvivo's platform includes a patented NP001 formulation and manufacturing process.
The Palo Alto company is in late-stage clinical development. NP001 has FDA Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations. Two Phase 2 studies generated data from about 300 patients. Michael McGrath became chief executive officer in November 2026.
Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)
| First sale | Filed with SEC | Amount sold | Investors | Avg. check | Terms | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | $1,384,615of $9.5M target | 1 | $1.3M | Equity, Options, Securities on exerciseRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.
What the SEC Filings Show
Who Invested in Neuvivo
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| Announced | Round | Amount | Lead | Other investors | On the Form D | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | Venture financing | $11 million | PrimeStreet Capital | — | [6][11] | |
| May 26, 2022 | Additional financing | Undisclosed | International investment group (undisclosed) | — | [7] |
Announced amounts can differ from Form D figures: an announcement can combine several closings, and some money is raised without a Form D.
Why Investors Backed Neuvivo
Available ALS medicines do not preserve breathing or extend life by more than two to three months. PrimeStreet Capital saw Neuvivo's therapeutic work as a chance to improve many lives and paired its funding with strategic support. [5][6]
Origin and Team
Neuvivo launched in December 2021 with co-founders Ari Azhir and Michael McGrath. Azhir had experience at Roche, Intermune and BD. His background also included Neuraltus. McGrath had experience at Stanford, UCSF and Neuraltus. [10]
Product and Technology
NP001 is delivered by infusion into the bloodstream. Immune cells convert this small-molecule prodrug into taurine chloramine, which regulates inflammatory activity. Early patents for the technology are licensed from UCSF. [2][9]
In a post-hoc Phase 2B analysis, a patient subset saw 36% slower functional decline and 51% slower respiratory decline over six months. The subset was ages 40 to 65, with CRP above 1.13 mg/L and symptoms starting within three years. Among treated patients, 34% did not progress, versus 11% on placebo. The study found NP001 safe and well tolerated. [8]
Use of Funds
Milestones
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| Date | What happened | Source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Neuvivo appointed Michael McGrath chief executive officer. | [3] | The Pharma Letter ↗Contract Pharma ↗ |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Neuvivo and the FDA aligned on a regulatory path for NP001 toward a potential approval review. | [4] | — |
| Jul 28, 2025 | John Curnutte joined Neuvivo's board. | [4] | — |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Robert Baffi joined Neuvivo's board. | [3] | — |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Neuvivo sought FDA approval for NP001 as an ALS treatment. | [3] | ALS Network ↗ |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Neuvivo named Mark Henderson vice president of manufacturing to oversee production, quality assurance and NP001 formulation. | [5] | — |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Neuvivo appointed Matthew W. Davis chief medical officer. | [3] | — |
| May 11, 2022 | Neuvivo began manufacturing NP001 for ALS. | [3] | — |
We wrote this summary from public statements by Neuvivo and its investors. It is not investment advice.
Leadership Team
Executive officers and directors listed on Neuvivo's Form D filed Nov 13, 2026.
Sources
- CompanyNeuvivo home page · linked above ↑
- CompanyAbout NP001
- CompanyNeuvivo news index
- CompanyFDA pathway and John Curnutte announcement
- CompanyMark Henderson appointment
- Company2023 financing announcement
- Company2022 additional financing announcement
- CompanyPhase 2B publication announcement
- CompanyType C meeting request announcement
- CompanyCorporate launch announcement
- PressPR Newswire 2023 financing release
- SECNeuvivo Form D, filed 2026-11-13 · linked above ↑
- SECNeuvivo, Inc. filing history
