Aurenar
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Patrick Ennisunlockedknows Eric Leuthardt · together at Intellectual Ventures (overlapped)
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Aurenar develops a non-invasive, ear-worn neuromodulation wearable that stimulates a nerve in the ear to boost the body's natural control of inflammation, targeting complications in intensive care unit patients. The device aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital length of stay, and lower the cost of ICU care.
Founders & leadership
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Eric LeuthardtinChief Executive Officer & FounderEric Leuthardt is a physician and neurotechnology innovator who holds numerous patents and publications in brain-computer interfaces and serves as director of the Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology at Washington University School of Medicine. He has founded multiple neurotech companies, including NeuroLutions, and has experience spanning medical device development, academic research, and venture investment.
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Jenna GorlewiczinChief Technology Officer & Founder
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Anna HuguenardinChief Medical Officer & Founder
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Jesse WheelerinChief Operations Officer
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Ryan KightinChief Financial Officer
Investors · 4
Kaleida CapitalSan Diegovia Ariane Tom · led
Deep FuturereportedSeattlevia Pablos Holman · inferred
Solas BioVenturesreported · 2 sourcesChattanooga
Also in the syndicate · 1
Go Red for Women Venture Fund™lead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeed RoundJul 2026
Go Red for Women Venture Fund™ (lead), Solas BioVentures (lead)
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In the news
St. Louis startups secure millions in latest bioscience funding rounds | St. Louis Magazinestlmag.com · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Aurenar do?
- Aurenar develops a non-invasive, ear-worn neuromodulation wearable that stimulates a nerve in the ear to boost the body's natural control of inflammation, targeting complications in intensive care unit patients. The device aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital length of stay, and lower the cost of ICU care.
- Who founded Aurenar?
- Aurenar was founded by Eric Leuthardt, Jenna Gorlewicz, Anna Huguenard.
- Who are Aurenar's investors?
- Aurenar's investors include Kaleida Capital, Deep Future, Solas BioVentures.