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Skyhawk Therapeutics

Develops RNA-targeting small molecule therapeutics

Overview

Skyhawk Therapeutics develops small molecule therapeutics that modify RNA expression, aiming to treat diseases that are hard to address with conventional drugs. Using the SKYSTAR platform and proprietary structural, kinetic, and computational models, the company designs compounds that influence RNA splicing and expression; SKY-0515 is one such RNA splicing modifier at the center of their pipeline. Their product works by binding to RNA or the splicing machinery with small molecules to alter RNA outcomes, differentiating their approach from traditional protein-targeted therapies. The company’s competitive edge comes from its integrated platform and data-driven design tools that enable targeted RNA modulation, potentially enabling therapies for previously intractable diseases. Skyhawk’s goal is to research, develop, and commercialize RNA-targeting small molecules, progressing compounds through clinical trials toward approval and use by healthcare providers and patients.

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Industries

BiotechnologyHealthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$181.2M

Headquarters

Waltham, MA

Founded

2016

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Total Funding

$181.2M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options

Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 10th, 2026
Skyhawk appoints Aaron Deves as CCO to prepare SKY-0515 launch for Huntington's disease by 2027

Skyhawk Therapeutics has appointed Aaron Deves as Chief Commercial Officer to lead commercialisation of SKY-0515, a potential disease-modifying therapy for Huntington's disease. The clinical-stage biotechnology company may receive accelerated approval in Australia within 12 months, with other major markets expected in 2027. Deves brings over 30 years of experience commercialising neurological therapies, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Teva Pharmaceuticals, where he led commercial operations for AUSTEDO, a treatment for chorea associated with Huntington's disease. He previously held senior roles at Otsuka Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer. Skyhawk develops small molecule therapies targeting RNA for neurological diseases using its proprietary SKYSTAR platform.

Informa TechTarget
Aug 19th, 2025
PTC drug for Friedrich's ataxia rejected; Lilly sells nearly $7B in bonds

Biotechnology startup Skyhawk Therapeutics will collaborate with Merck KGaA to develop RNA-targeting small molecules for unspecified neurological diseases "with high unmet need," the companies announced Monday.

PharmaLIVE
Aug 18th, 2025
Merck KGaA drops up to $2B in Skyhawk collab for RNA-targeting tech

Merck KGaA is broadening its neuro pipeline with a collaboration with Skyhawk Therapeutics aimed at developing new small molecule RNA-targeting drugs.

Business News Today
Aug 18th, 2025
Skyhawk Therapeutics and Merck sign $2bn RNA drug discovery pact targeting neurological disorders

Skyhawk Therapeutics inks $2B Merck deal to develop RNA-targeted neurology drugs, highlighting splicing modulation as a new frontier.

PR Newswire APAC
Jun 17th, 2025
Skyhawk Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed In Phase 2/3 Falcon-Hd Trial Of Sky-0515 For Huntington'S Disease

SKY-0515 is an oral small molecule designed to reduce the production of both huntingtin (HTT) and PMS1 proteins—two key drivers of HD pathology. Initiation of the FALCON-HD trial follows promising Phase 1 results demonstrating up to 72% reduction in HTT mRNA in healthy volunteers. The SKY-0515 Phase 1 trial in patients with Huntington's disease reached full enrollment ahead of schedule

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