Muscular Dystrophy Association
Overview
Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health organization that accelerates research and care for neuromuscular diseases and operates a venture philanthropy program, MDA Venture Philanthropy (MVP), which invests in early-stage companies developing therapies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| askbio | Jul 2004 | Grant | Lead |
| RyCarma Therapeutics, Inc. | Apr 2013 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Myosana Therapeutics | Jun 2025 | Crowdfunding | Co-investor |
| AcuraStem | Jan 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| PathMaker Neurosystems | Jan 2023 | VC Round | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Muscular Dystrophy Association based?
Muscular Dystrophy Association is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Muscular Dystrophy Association founded?
Muscular Dystrophy Association was founded in 1950.
How many portfolio companies does Muscular Dystrophy Association have?
Muscular Dystrophy Association has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Muscular Dystrophy Association's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include askbio, RyCarma Therapeutics, Inc., Myosana Therapeutics, AcuraStem, PathMaker Neurosystems.
What was Muscular Dystrophy Association's most recent investment shown here?
Muscular Dystrophy Association's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Myosana Therapeutics in 2025.
What sectors does Muscular Dystrophy Association focus on?
Muscular Dystrophy Association focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Muscular Dystrophy Association focus on?
Stage focus information for Muscular Dystrophy Association is not publicly available.
What is Muscular Dystrophy Association's AUM?
Muscular Dystrophy Association's assets under management are estimated between $64.4M and $66.6M.