David Socks
Founder at PHATHOM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Net worth: 26 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
David A.
Socks is the founder of Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (founded in 2002), Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (founded in 2002), Oculir, Inc. (founded in 2003), Passage Bio, Inc. (founded in 2017), Incline Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2010), Mallinckrodt Hospital Products, Inc. (founded in 2004), Outpost Medicine, Inc. (founded in 2016), Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (founded in 2018), and Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (founded in 2004).
Mr. Socks is also the founder of Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., MiraMedica, Inc., Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc., Kanisa Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Nexcida Therapeutics, Inc., Scout Bio, Inc., Recida Therapeutics, Inc. Mr. Socks's current job(s) include Chairman at Eleusis Holdings Ltd.
(since 2021) and Venture Partner at Frazier Management LLC (since 2014).
Mr. Socks's former job(s) include Advisor at Windamere Venture Partners LLC, Vice President-Finance at CelTor Biosystems, Inc., and Senior Manager at Kaiser Associates, Inc. (1995-1998).
Mr. Socks was also the Chief Business Officer at HilleVax, Inc. (2021-2024).
Mr. Socks's education history includes an MBA from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-24 | 1,220,755 ( 2.09% ) | 13 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
HILLEVAX, INC
1.55% | 2023-04-11 | 769,055 ( 1.55% ) | 13 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
David Socks active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PHATHOM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Founder | 2018-01-08 |
Eleusis Holdings Ltd.
 Eleusis Holdings Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Beckley Psytech Ltd., Eleusis Holdings Ltd. is a life science company based in London, UK. The British company is leading translational research in bold new directions and developing a broad and differentiated portfolio of drug candidates to address unmet needs within and beyond psychiatry. Eleusis is dedicated to transforming psychedelics into medicines, empowering patients, and facilitating access to care. The private company was founded in 2017. The CEO is Shlomi Raz. Eleusis Holdings was acquired by Beckley Psytech Ltd. | Chairman | 2021-06-30 |
Frazier Management LLC
 Frazier Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Frazier Management LLC (Frazier Healthcare Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Frazier & Co Inc. founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Private Equity Investor | 2014-04-30 |
MiraMedica, Inc.
 MiraMedica, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology MiraMedica, Inc. supplies, equipment and diagnostic imaging devices. It also supplies digital imaging devices. The company is located in Los Gatos, CA. | Founder | 2009-07-23 |
Former positions of David Socks
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HILLEVAX, INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2023-01-05 |
Outpost Medicine, Inc.
 Outpost Medicine, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Outpost Medicine LLC develops therapeutics for the treatment of urologic and gynecologic disorders. The company was founded by David Socks and Tachi Yamada in 2016 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Founder | 2021-07-31 |
Incline Therapeutics, Inc.
 Incline Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Incline Therapeutics, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. The firm operates as hospital-focused specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of IONSYS (fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system). The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Seatle, WA. | Founder | 2013-12-30 |
Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops drugs and therapies. The company's pharmaceutical compounds are used to identify opportunities for therapeutic advances in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Avera Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Founder | 2013-07-07 |
| Cadence Pharmaceuticals , Inc. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Training of David Socks
| Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
| Georgetown University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| ARCUTIS BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. | Health Technology |
| PASSAGE BIO, INC. | Health Technology |
| PHATHOM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Health Technology |
| HILLEVAX, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 18 |
|---|---|
Frazier Management LLC
Frazier Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Frazier Management LLC (Frazier Healthcare Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Frazier & Co Inc. founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company. The company focuses on the in-licensing, development and commercialization of proprietary branded products and product candidates to treat important medical conditions where there is an unmet medical need and high-level of patient dissatisfaction, currently in the central nervous system therapeutic area. Its product, Silenor, is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance. Somaxon Pharmaceuticals was founded in August 2003 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA. | Health Technology |
Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops drugs and therapies. The company's pharmaceutical compounds are used to identify opportunities for therapeutic advances in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Avera Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Services |
Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was provided pediatric-oriented pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by David A. Socks, James Carroll Blair, Robert W. Keith, Cam L. Garner and David F. Hale in 2002 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Kanisa Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Kanisa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Kanisa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops pharmaceuticals and provides medical services. The company develops drugs for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It was founded by David A. Socks and is located in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Oculir, Inc.
 Oculir, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Oculir, Inc. develops medical devices. It develops products such as non-invasive glucose meter to measure glucose from white part of the human eye (the conjunctiva). The company was founded by John Burd and David A. Socks in 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Incline Therapeutics, Inc.
Incline Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Incline Therapeutics, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. The firm operates as hospital-focused specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of IONSYS (fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system). The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Seatle, WA. | Health Technology |
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products, Inc.
 Mallinckrodt Hospital Products, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Mallinckrodt Hospital Products, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company, which develops and commercializes proprietary product candidates used in the hospital setting. The firm offers OFIRMEV (acetaminophen injection), a proprietary intravenous formulation of acetaminophen for the management of mild to moderate pain, the management of moderate to severe pain with adjunctive opioid analgesics and the reduction of fever. The company was founded by Theodore R. Schroeder, David A. Socks, and Cam L. Garner on May 26, 2004 and is headquartered in Hazelwood, MO. | Health Technology |
Windamere Venture Partners LLC
 Windamere Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Windamere Venture Partners LLC (Windamere Venture Partners) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Scott L. Glenn. The firm is headquartered in San Diego. | Finance |
MiraMedica, Inc.
MiraMedica, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology MiraMedica, Inc. supplies, equipment and diagnostic imaging devices. It also supplies digital imaging devices. The company is located in Los Gatos, CA. | Health Technology |
| CelTor Biosystems, Inc. | |
Kaiser Associates, Inc.
 Kaiser Associates, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kaiser Associates, Inc. provides boutique strategy consulting services. The private company is based in Washington. Loren Eric Kaiser has been the CEO of the American company since 1999. | Commercial Services |
Nexcida Therapeutics, Inc.
 Nexcida Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Nexcida Therapeutics, Inc. operates in the field of infectious disease therapeutics. The company was founded by Yigong Ge and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Technology |
Outpost Medicine, Inc.
Outpost Medicine, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Outpost Medicine LLC develops therapeutics for the treatment of urologic and gynecologic disorders. The company was founded by David Socks and Tachi Yamada in 2016 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Health Technology |
Scout Bio, Inc.
 Scout Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Scout Bio, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that focuses on the innovation of pet medicine by delivering a pipeline of one-time therapeutics for major chronic pet health conditions. It also specializes in gene therapy, veterinary product development and biotechnology investment. The company was founded by James M. Wilson in 2016 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Health Technology |
Recida Therapeutics, Inc.
 Recida Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Recida Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the development of novel therapeutics. The company was founded by Yigong Ge, Aditya Kohli, and David A. Socks in 2016 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Technology |
Eleusis Holdings Ltd.
Eleusis Holdings Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Beckley Psytech Ltd., Eleusis Holdings Ltd. is a life science company based in London, UK. The British company is leading translational research in bold new directions and developing a broad and differentiated portfolio of drug candidates to address unmet needs within and beyond psychiatry. Eleusis is dedicated to transforming psychedelics into medicines, empowering patients, and facilitating access to care. The private company was founded in 2017. The CEO is Shlomi Raz. Eleusis Holdings was acquired by Beckley Psytech Ltd. | Commercial Services |
| Cadence Pharmaceuticals , Inc. |
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