UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. ___________)*

PHARMION CORPORATION

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

71715B 40 9

(CUSIP Number)

DECEMBER 31, 2004

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

 
 

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

[   ]

Rule 13d-1(b)

[   ]

Rule 13d-1(c)

[ X ]

Rule 13d-1(d)

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).



CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 .....................................................VERSANT VENTURES I, LLC......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... CALIFORNIA

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 469,097

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 0

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 469,097

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 0

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 469,097

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 1.48%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... OO

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Versant Ventures I, LLC that it is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.

 



CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 .....................................................VERSANT VENTURE CAPITAL I, L.P. ......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... CALIFORNIA

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 429,842

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 0

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 429,842

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 0

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 429,842

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 1.36%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... PN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Versant Venture Capital I, L.P. that it is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.

 
 


CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 .....................................................VERSANT SIDE FUND I, L.P. ......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... CALIFORNIA

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 11,958

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 0

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 11,958

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 0

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 11,958

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 0.04%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... PN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Versant Side Fund I, L.P. that it is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.

 

 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 .....................................................VERSANT AFFILIATES FUND I-A, L.P. ......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... CALIFORNIA

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 7,997

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 0

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 7,997

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 0

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 7,997

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 0.03%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... PN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Versant Affiliates Fund I-A, L.P. that it is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.


 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 .....................................................VERSANT AFFILIATES FUND I-B, L.P. ......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... CALIFORNIA

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 19,300

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 0

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 19,300

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 0

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 19,300

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 0.06%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... PN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Versant Affiliates Fund I-B, L.P. that it is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.

 

 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 .....................................................BRIAN G. ATWOOD......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... U.S.A.

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 130,000

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 469,097

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 130,000

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 469,097

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 469,097

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 1.48%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Brian G. Atwood that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


 

 


CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 ..................................................... ROSS A. JAFFE......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... U.S.A.

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 0

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 469,097

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 0

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 469,097

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 469,097

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 1.48%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Ross A. Jaffe that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

 

 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 ..................................................... SAMUEL D. COLELLA......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... U.S.A.

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 0

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 469,097

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 0

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 469,097

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 469,097

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 1.48%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Samuel D. Colella that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

 

 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 .....................................................DONALD B. MILDER......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... U.S.A.

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 0

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 469,097

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 0

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 469,097

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 469,097

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 1.48%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Donald B. Milder that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

 

 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 .....................................................BARBARA N. LUBASH......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... U.S.A.

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 0

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 469,097

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 0

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 469,097

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 469,097

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 1.48%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Barbara N. Lubash that she is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of her pecuniary interest.

 

 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 .....................................................REBECCA B. ROBERTSON......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... U.S.A.

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 0

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 469,097

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 0

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 469,097

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 469,097

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 1.48%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Rebecca B. Robertson that she is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of her pecuniary interest.

 

 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

   

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
 ..................................................... WILLIAM J. LINK......................................

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

.........................................................................................................................

 

 

(b)

.........................................................................................................................

 

3.

SEC Use Only............................................................................................................

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization ........................................................................... U.S.A.

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With

 

 

5.

Sole Voting Power .................................................................................. 0

6.

Shared Voting Power .............................................................................. 469,097

7.

Sole Dispositive Power............................................................................. 0

8.

Shared Dispositive Power ........................................................................ 469,097

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person............................... 469,097

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) .................

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) ................................................. 1.48%

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) ............................................................... IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by William J. Link that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

 

 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

 

Item 1.

 

(a)

Name of Issuer:            PHARMION CORPORATION

 

(b)

Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices

 

 

                                    2525 -- 28th Street

                                    Boulder, CO 80301


 

Item 2.

 

(a)

Name of Person Filing

 

 

Versant Ventures I, LLC                      (GP-I)

Versant Venture Capital I, L.P.             (VVC-I)

Versant Side Fund I, L.P.                     (VSF-I)

Versant Affiliates Fund I-A, L.P.           (VAF-IA)

Versant Affiliates Fund I-B, L.P.           (VAF-IB)

Brain G. Atwood                                  (BGA)

Ross A. Jaffe                                        (RAJ)

Samuel D. Colella                                 (SDC)

Donald B. Milder                                  (DBM)

Barbara N. Lubash                               (BNL)

Rebecca B. Robertson                          (RBR)

William J. Link                          (WJL)

 

Versant Ventures I, LLC (“GP-I”) is the General Partner of
VVC-I, VSF-I, VAF-IA & VAF-IB.

BGA, RAJ, SDC, DBM, BNL, RBR & WJL are Managing Directors of GP-I.

 

(b)

Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence

 

 

Versant Ventures
3000 Sand Hill Road
Building Four, Suite 210
Menlo Park, CA  94025

 

(c)

Citizenship

 

 

GP-I, VVC-I, VSF-I, VAF-IA & VAF-IB = California
BGA, RAJ, SDC, DBM, BNL, RBR & WJL = United States

 

(d)

Title of Class of Securities         Common Stock

 

(e)

CUSIP Number                       71715B 40 9

 

 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

Item 3.
Not applicable

 

Item 4.
Ownership.
See Rows 5 through 11 of cover pages

 


Item 5.
Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following [ XX ].

 


Item 6.
Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not applicable.

 


Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.

Not applicable.

 


Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group

Not applicable.

 


Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group

Not applicable.

 

Item 10.
Certification
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.

 

 
 

 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

EXHIBITS

 

A:  Joint Filing Statement

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

VERSANT VENTURES I, LLC                                         Date:       February 9, 2005


VERSANT VENTURE CAPITAL I, L.P.

  By its General Partner, Versant Ventures I, LLC


VERSANT SIDE FUND I, L.P.

  By its General Partner, Versant Ventures I, LLC


VERSANT AFFILIATES FUND I-A, L.P.

  By its General Partner, Versant Ventures I, LLC

VERSANT AFFILIATES FUND I-B, L.P.
  By its General Partner, Versant Ventures I, LLC


By:     _______________________________________

               Brain G. Atwood, Managing Director


_______________________________________________

Brain G. Atwood


ROSS A. JAFFE

SAMUEL D. COLELLA

DONALD B. MILDER

BARBARA N. LUBASH

REBECCA B. ROBERTSON

WILLIAM J. LINK


_______________________________________________

Robin L. Praeger, Authorized Signer


 

CUSIP No. 71715B 40 9

 

 

 
JOINT FILING STATEMENT

         Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(f)(1), we, the undersigned, hereby express our agreement that the attached Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of us.

VERSANT VENTURES I, LLC                                         Date:       February 9, 2005


VERSANT VENTURE CAPITAL I, L.P.

  By its General Partner, Versant Ventures I, LLC


VERSANT SIDE FUND I, L.P.

  By its General Partner, Versant Ventures I, LLC


VERSANT AFFILIATES FUND I-A, L.P.

  By its General Partner, Versant Ventures I, LLC

VERSANT AFFILIATES FUND I-B, L.P.
  By its General Partner, Versant Ventures I, LLC


By:     _______________________________________

               Brain G. Atwood, Managing Director


_______________________________________________

Brain G. Atwood


ROSS A. JAFFE


SAMUEL D. COLELLA


DONALD B. MILDER


BARBARA N. LUBASH


REBECCA B. ROBERTSON


WILLIAM J. LINK

_______________________________________________

Robin L. Praeger, Authorized Signer