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Adela

Foster City, US · Founded 2020 · 71 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Adela develops blood-based tests for cancer detection using epigenetics and liquid biopsy technology, aimed at helping patients and clinicians detect and act on cancer earlier. It serves the oncology and cancer care market.

Founders & leadership

Adela was founded in 2020 by Daniel Diniz De Carvalho, Scott Bratman, and Anne-Renee Hartman.

DDDaniel Diniz De Carvalho
Daniel Diniz De CarvalhoCo-founder
SBScott Bratman
Scott BratmanCo-FounderExecutive Officer, Director at Adelabio
AHAnne-Renee Hartman
Anne-Renee HartmanCo-founder and Chief Medical OfficerAnne-Renee Hartman is founder of Adela, which develops blood-based cancer detection tests using epigenetics and liquid biopsy technology. She has 15+ years of experience in molecular diagnostics.
AWAlan Williams
Alan WilliamsChief Operations OfficerExecutive Officer at Adelabio
LALisa Alderson
Lisa AldersonChief Executive Officer and President2023–2026Lisa Alderson is founder and executive officer of Adela, which develops blood-based cancer detection tests using epigenetic and liquid biopsy technology. She has built multiple companies in genomics, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and digital health, with experience in product launches, capital raising, and strategic partnerships in the healthcare sector.
PHPriscilla Huang
Priscilla HuangSenior Vice President Finance2020–2025Executive Officer at Adelabio
KJKarla Jarvis
Karla JarvisExecutiveExecutive Officer at Adelabio
MJ
Maneesh JainNamed on SEC filing
AH
Anne-Renee Hartman FeldmanNamed on SEC filing

Board

AEAndrew ElBardissi
Andrew ElBardissiBoard MemberPartner at Deerfield Management Company
DBDavid Bonita
David BonitaBoard directorGeneral Partner at OrbiMed
PB
Paul BrownBoard director

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$113.5M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2021–2026

▶$5MraisedApr 2026 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert WeisskoffDirector
  • Alan WilliamsExecutive Officer
  • Daniel Diniz De CarvalhoExecutive Officer
  • Paul BrownDirector
  • Maneesh JainDirector
  • David ScheerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Abraham KometzDirector
  • David BonitaDirector
  • Scott BratmanExecutive Officer
  • Anne-Renee HartmanExecutive Officer
  • Lisa AldersonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lindsay MateoExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Apr 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$25.4MraisedJul 2025 · 9 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lisa AldersonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anne-Renee HartmanExecutive Officer
  • Andrew ElBardissiDirector
  • David BonitaDirector
  • Maneesh JainDirector, Promoter
  • Robert WeisskoffDirector
  • Paul BrownDirector
  • Daniel Diniz De CarvalhoExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Alan WilliamsExecutive Officer
  • David ScheerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Priscilla HuangExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$27M
Amount sold
$25.4M
First sale
Jun 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$48.5MraisedJul 2024 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew ElBardissiDirector
  • David BonitaDirector
  • Paul BrownDirector
  • Anne-Renee HartmanExecutive Officer
  • Alan WilliamsExecutive Officer
  • David ScheerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Lisa AldersonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Priscilla HuangExecutive Officer
  • Karla JarvisExecutive Officer
  • Robert WeisskoffDirector
  • Maneesh JainDirector, Promoter
  • Daniel Diniz De CarvalhoExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$49.3M
Amount sold
$48.5M
First sale
Jul 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.2MraisedFeb 2024 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew ElBardissiDirector
  • Daniel Diniz De CarvalhoExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Maneesh JainDirector, Promoter
  • Anne-Renee HartmanExecutive Officer
  • Priscilla HuangExecutive Officer
  • Robert WeisskoffDirector
  • Lisa AldersonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alan WilliamsExecutive Officer
  • Paul BrownDirector
  • David ScheerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David BonitaDirector
  • Karla JarvisExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.2M
Amount sold
$1.2M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.3MraisedFeb 2024 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David ScheerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andrew ElBardissiDirector
  • Lisa AldersonExecutive Officer, Director
  • David BonitaDirector
  • Karla JarvisExecutive Officer
  • Anne-Renee HartmanExecutive Officer
  • Maneesh JainDirector, Promoter
  • Robert WeisskoffDirector
  • Alan WilliamsExecutive Officer
  • Daniel Diniz De CarvalhoExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Paul BrownDirector
  • Priscilla HuangExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3.3M
Amount sold
$3.3M
First sale
Oct 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedMar 2021 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Anne-Renee Hartman FeldmanExecutive Officer
  • Daniel De CarvalhoExecutive Officer
  • Maneesh JainDirector
  • Scott BratmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • David ScheerDirector
Offering amount
$60M
Amount sold
$30M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Adela do?
Adela develops blood-based tests for cancer detection using epigenetics and liquid biopsy technology, aimed at helping patients and clinicians detect and act on cancer earlier. It serves the oncology and cancer care market.
Who founded Adela?
Adela was founded by Daniel Diniz De Carvalho, Scott Bratman, Anne-Renee Hartman in 2020.
Who are Adela's investors?
Adela's investors include Decheng Capital, F-Prime Capital, OrbiMed, Deerfield Management Company, Menlo Ventures.
How much funding has Adela raised?
Adela has disclosed $113.5M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Adela headquartered?
Adela is headquartered in Foster City, US.