Julius Knowles
Director/Board Member at KEROS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Net worth: - $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Julius Knowles is currently an Independent Director at Keros Therapeutics, Inc., a Director at Abcuro, Inc., a Director at Paros Bio, Inc., and a Partner at Mass General Brigham Ventures LLC and Partners Innovation Fund LLC.
He is also a Partner at Partners Innovation Fund II LP.
Previously, he was the Chief Executive Officer at X-Body, Inc., the Director of Research & Development Planning at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the Vice President of Business Development at SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and the Head of Strategic Alliances at Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Inc. He was also a Director at Aurigene Discovery Technologies Ltd., Rome Therapeutics, Inc., and Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mr. Knowles holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania, an undergraduate degree from Carleton College, and a graduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KEROS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
-.--% | 2024-03-30 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
Julius Knowles active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| KEROS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-03-31 |
Partners Innovation Fund II LP
 Partners Innovation Fund II LP Investment ManagersFinance Partners Innovation Fund II LP invests in companies located in the United States. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of life sciences includes drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. It makes co-investments. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Abcuro, Inc.
 Abcuro, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Abcuro, Inc. develops bio-therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmunity and cancer. the company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Newton, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Partners Innovation Fund LLC
 Partners Innovation Fund LLC Investment ManagersFinance Partners Innovation Fund LLC, an Evergreen Fund, invests in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare sector. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. It also makes follow on investments. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2013-12-31 |
Mass General Brigham Ventures LLC
 Mass General Brigham Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mass General Brigham Ventures LLC (Mass General Brigham Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Partners Research Ventures & Licensing founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in the Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 2013-12-31 |
Paros Bio, Inc.
 Paros Bio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Paros Bio, Inc. is a company that specializes in gene therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. The company is based in Boston, MA. Specifically, they are developing a gene replacement approach to treat autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease caused by mutations in the presenilin 1 gene. The company's therapy directly addresses the underlying genetic cause of the disease. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Julius Knowles
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
X-Body, Inc.
 X-Body, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology X-BODY, Inc. provides biotechnological research services. The company was founded on April 9, 2009 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-12-31 |
Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Inc.
 Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Inc. conducts biomedical researches. It focuses in the areas of oncology, ophthalmology, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, neuroscience, and cardiovascular conditions, other focus areas include discovery chemistry, biologics, pathway biology, and translational medicine. The company was founded on September 10, 2002 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-01-31 |
SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. researches and develops drugs and other pharmaceutical products. The company was incorporated in June 20, 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-02-28 |
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Training of Julius Knowles
| University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
| Carleton College | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California, Berkeley | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | Health Technology |
| KEROS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products. It focuses on dental products. The company's OraVerse product (phentolamine mesylate) reverses the effects of local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor and accelerates the return of normal sensation and function. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
X-Body, Inc.
X-Body, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology X-BODY, Inc. provides biotechnological research services. The company was founded on April 9, 2009 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Health Technology |
SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. researches and develops drugs and other pharmaceutical products. The company was incorporated in June 20, 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Novacea, Inc.
 Novacea, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Novacea, Inc. is a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on licensing, developing and commercializing novel agents to revolutionize the treatment of cancer. Novacea’s in-licensed product portfolio features three clinical stage oncology therapeutics. The Company has two products which are anticipated to commence Phase 3 clinical trials in 2006, DN-101 and vinorelbine oral. Banoxantrone (AQ4N) is in Phase 1/2 clinical trials. It is located in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Inc.
Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Inc. conducts biomedical researches. It focuses in the areas of oncology, ophthalmology, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, neuroscience, and cardiovascular conditions, other focus areas include discovery chemistry, biologics, pathway biology, and translational medicine. The company was founded on September 10, 2002 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
Mass General Brigham Ventures LLC
Mass General Brigham Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mass General Brigham Ventures LLC (Mass General Brigham Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Partners Research Ventures & Licensing founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in the Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Partners Innovation Fund LLC
Partners Innovation Fund LLC Investment ManagersFinance Partners Innovation Fund LLC, an Evergreen Fund, invests in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare sector. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. It also makes follow on investments. | Finance |
Aurigene Discovery Technologies Ltd.
 Aurigene Discovery Technologies Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Aurigene Discovery Technologies Ltd. operates as biotechnology company. It offers research services such as integrated research and stand-alone research. The company is headquartered in Bangalore, India. | Health Technology |
Partners Innovation Fund II LP
Partners Innovation Fund II LP Investment ManagersFinance Partners Innovation Fund II LP invests in companies located in the United States. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of life sciences includes drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. It makes co-investments. | Finance |
Abcuro, Inc.
Abcuro, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Abcuro, Inc. develops bio-therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmunity and cancer. the company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Newton, MA. | Commercial Services |
Rome Therapeutics, Inc.
 Rome Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Rome Therapeutics, Inc. develops novel therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases by harnessing the power of the repeatome-vast stretches of uncharted genetic materials. The company was founded by Rosana Kapeller and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
Paros Bio, Inc.
Paros Bio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Paros Bio, Inc. is a company that specializes in gene therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. The company is based in Boston, MA. Specifically, they are developing a gene replacement approach to treat autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease caused by mutations in the presenilin 1 gene. The company's therapy directly addresses the underlying genetic cause of the disease. | Health Technology |
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