Zogenix - Top 20 Biotech VC Deals of 2009

Company: Zogenix
Based: San Diego
Amount: $70.96 million

Investors: Chicago Growth Partners, Clarus Ventures, Domain Associates, Scale Venture Partners, Thomas, McNerney & Partners, Abingworth Management and new investor Oxford Finance Corporation

Scoop: This marks Zogenix's second appearance on one of our top VC deals lists. After landing $51 million for the roll-out of launch Sumavel DosePro, a needle-free delivery system approved to treat migraines, the comopany added an additional $20 million on its Series B in late 2009. The second dose of funding was raised to support the production of inventory and building the Zogenix commercial organization of more than 105 people.

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