Aratana Therapeutics

Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing therapeutics for dogs and cats in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, the company focuses on addressing unmet medical needs in companion animal care through high-quality medicines. Its product portfolio includes various therapeutics, such as NOCITA for post-operative pain management in dogs, ENTYCE for appetite stimulation, and GALLIPRANT for pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. Aratana is also advancing treatments for conditions like osteosarcoma in dogs and a range of therapies for cats, including a specialized formulation for pain management and treatments for feline herpes virus-induced conditions. The company has established collaboration agreements with other health organizations to enhance the development and commercialization of its products.

Steven St. Peter

CEO and Board Member

2 past transactions

Okapi Sciences

Acquisition in 2014
Okapi Sciences NV is a Belgium-based company focused on developing antiviral therapeutics specifically for pets and livestock. It has a proprietary platform that supports the creation of innovative treatments targeting various viral diseases. The company is advancing its pipeline of clinical and development stage candidates, including drugs intended for feline herpes and feline immunodeficiency virus. Through its research and development efforts, Okapi aims to provide veterinarians with the latest antiviral treatments, enhancing the standards of care for animal health. Targeting both companion animals and livestock, Okapi Sciences is positioned to make significant contributions to veterinary medicine with its novel technologies and strong academic partnerships.

Vet Therapeutics

Acquisition in 2013
Vet Therapeutics is developing antibody-based therapies to treat pet cancer and chronic conditions. The company is committed to bringing the same modality of products that constitute the standard of care in humans to animal health by applying world-class science to new products for companion animals. The Vet Therapeutics team has more than 30 years' experience and a successful track record at developing antibody-based biologics for humans, which is directed towards the development of pet-specific biologics to treat pet cancer and chronic conditions.
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