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Active Life Scientific

Santa Barbara, US · Delaware corporation

BoneScore makes the OsteoProbe, a handheld, radiation-free medical device that measures bone tissue strength by delivering a controlled impact and producing a Bone Material Strength Index (BMSi). Spun out of UC Santa Barbara and FDA-cleared, it is used in clinical settings to assess fracture risk in patients, including for conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and kidney disease.

Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

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Paul HansmaCo-founder
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Alexander ProctorCo-founder
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Steven DorfmanNamed on SEC filing
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Peter BurksNamed on SEC filing
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Linda HellerNamed on SEC filing
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Bill CasnerNamed on SEC filing
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Lad HandelmanNamed on SEC filing
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Matt HarrisNamed on SEC filing

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2020

▶$1MraisedAug 2020 · 17 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven DorfmanDirector
  • Levine HarlanDirector
  • Peter BurksExecutive Officer
  • Linda HellerDirector
  • Alexander ProctorExecutive Officer
  • Matthew HarrisExecutive Officer
  • Bill CasnerDirector
  • Lad HandelmanDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$100
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedDec 2017 · 48 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alexander ProctorExecutive Officer
  • Steven DorfmanDirector
  • Peter BurksExecutive Officer
  • Linda HellerDirector
  • Bill CasnerDirector
  • Lad HandelmanDirector
  • Matt HarrisExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
Minimum investment
$2K
First sale
Nov 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Practo23 shared keywordsPracto is a healthcare platform offering online video consultations with verified doctors across specialties and appointment booking for in-clinic visits. It serves patients in India, connecting them with doctors across areas such as dentistry, gynecology, pediatrics, and general medicine.
Tebra Technologies (FKA Kareo)15 shared keywordsTebra provides an all-in-one operating system for independent healthcare practices, combining EHR, medical billing, patient payments, and practice management tools. The platform serves independent practices, billing companies, and various medical specialties including family medicine, primary care, pediatrics, mental health, and nurse practitioner practices.

Companies competing with Active Life Scientific for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2021$2.3M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2012$188.7K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Active Life Scientific do?
BoneScore makes the OsteoProbe, a handheld, radiation-free medical device that measures bone tissue strength by delivering a controlled impact and producing a Bone Material Strength Index (BMSi). Spun out of UC Santa Barbara and FDA-cleared, it is used in clinical settings to assess fracture risk in patients, including for conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and kidney disease.
Who founded Active Life Scientific?
Active Life Scientific was founded by Paul Hansma.
How much funding has Active Life Scientific raised?
Active Life Scientific has disclosed $2.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Active Life Scientific headquartered?
Active Life Scientific is headquartered in Santa Barbara, US.