The ALS Association
Overview
The ALS Association is a non-profit organization that funds global research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through grants and awards to advance the search for new treatments and a cure.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amylyx Pharmaceuticals | Jul 2016 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Pison Technology | Dec 2016 | Seed | Co-investor |
| InFlectis BioScience | Jan 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Bloom Science | Mar 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Samsara Therapeutics | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
Amber Stalker
Managing Director, Care Services At The ALS Association, Northeast Territory
Caroline Roberson
Managing Director-Advocacy
Christine Duque
Managing Director Of Development
Diana Arevalo
Managing Director of Advocacy (AL, AR, AZ, FL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NM, NV, OK, TX ), Managing Director of Advocacy, Southwest Territory (AZ, NM, TX, OK, AR, LA, and MS)
Kristi Marsili
Managing Director of Development
Lindsay McElwee
Managing Director, Development
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The ALS Association based?
The ALS Association is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
When was The ALS Association founded?
The ALS Association was founded in 1985.
How many portfolio companies does The ALS Association have?
The ALS Association has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The ALS Association's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Pison Technology, InFlectis BioScience, Bloom Science, Samsara Therapeutics.
What was The ALS Association's most recent investment shown here?
The ALS Association's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Samsara Therapeutics in 2024.
What sectors does The ALS Association focus on?
The ALS Association focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does The ALS Association focus on?
The ALS Association typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is The ALS Association's AUM?
The ALS Association's assets under management are estimated at over $161.3M.