Clarify Pharma Makes First Capital Investment
RNS Number : 8186I
Clarify Pharma PLC
17 August 2021
Press Release
17 August 2021
Clarify Pharma PLC
("Clarify Pharma" or the "Company")
First Capital Investment Made
Clarify Pharma (AQSE: PSYC), an investment vehicle specialising in biotech and life sciences companies seeking to prove the safety and efficacy of psychedelic-based substances, is pleased to announce a maiden equity investment of approximately US$700,000 into Beckley Psytech Limited ("Beckley Psytech"), a private company dedicated to addressing neurological and psychiatric disorders through the novel application of psychedelic medicines.
The investment is being made as part of a Series B fundraising by Beckley Psytech, which is incorporated in the UK, and will give Clarify Pharma a 0.26% interest in the business.
Beckley Psytech is dedicated to helping patients suffering from neurological and psychiatric disorders by developing a pipeline of psychedelic compounds into licensed pharmaceutical medicines. Its development programs will focus on offering innovation and clear differentiation in the marketplace over existing treatment options.
Beckley Psytech is supported by an experienced management team and was founded by long-time psychedelic researcher Lady Amanda Feilding and its CEO, Cosmo Feilding Mellen. It has a close strategic partnership with the Beckley Foundation, a renowned non-profit NGO with a 20-year track record of advancing scientific research into psychedelic medicine. Its Scientific Advisory Board includes psychiatric and psychedelic experts such as Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris from Imperial College London, Prof. Matthew Johnson from Johns Hopkins University, Frederick Reinholdt from Kings College London and Prof. Guy Goodwin from the University of Oxford.
Jonathan Bixby, Executive Chairman of Clarify Pharma, said: "Beckley Psytech is a pioneer in psychedelic medicine and we look forward to working with such a reputable company backed by leading figures in this cutting-edge medical field. This investment confirms Clarify Pharma's commitment to support the development of safe alternative therapies to existing mainstream medical practices. We are delighted to be part of a company that is paving the way in this new growth frontier."
Cosmo Feilding Mellen, CEO of Beckley Psytech, said: "We are extremely pleased to welcome Clarify Pharma's investment in Beckley Psytech. This newly raised capital will enable us to realise our long-term vision by further advancing our ambitious research programmes into the development of psychedelics as licensed pharmaceutical treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders."
For further information please contact:
| Clarify Pharma | |
| Jon Bixby Executive Chairman | via Tancredi +44 207 887 7633 |
| First Sentinel | |
| Corporate Adviser Brian Stockbridge | +44 7876 888 011 |
| Tennyson Securities | |
| Corporate Broker Peter Krens | +44 207 186 9030 |
| Tancredi Intelligent Communication | |
| Media Relations Catrina Daly Emma Hodges Salamander Davoudi clarifypharma@tancredigroup.com | +44 7727 153 868 +44 7861 995 628 +44 7957 549 906 |