SSkyhawk 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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51-200
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$181.2M
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Founded
2016
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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.
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.
Merck KGaA is broadening its neuro pipeline with a collaboration with Skyhawk Therapeutics aimed at developing new small molecule RNA-targeting drugs.
Skyhawk Therapeutics inks $2B Merck deal to develop RNA-targeted neurology drugs, highlighting splicing modulation as a new frontier.
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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Industries
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$181.2M
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Founded
2016
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