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Emeryville, US · 15 known investors

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Berkeley Lights (now Bruker Cellular Analysis) develops the Beacon optofluidic system for single-cell functional analysis, enabling researchers to profile live single cells to discover therapeutic antibodies, interrogate T cells, identify cell therapies, and accelerate cell line development. Its platform serves biotech, pharma, and academic researchers across discovery, basic research, and translational research.

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Founders & leadership

MWMing Wu
Ming WuCo-founderMing Wu is a Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Berkeley Lights, which develops optofluidic systems for single-cell analysis. He is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley, holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from UC Berkeley (1988), and previously held research positions at AT&T Bell Laboratories and UCLA, with research expertise in silicon photonics, MEMS, and optofluidics.
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Igor KhandrosCo-founder

Board

MMMichael Marks
Michael MarksBoard Member2014–2021Founding Managing Partner at Celesta Capital
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Lip-Bu Tan TanBoard director
MMMichael Moritz
Michael MoritzBoard directorFormer Partner at Sequoia Capital; Senior Adviser at Sequoia Heritage
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William DavidowBoard director
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Shaun HoltBoard director
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James RothmanBoard director
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John GunnBoard director

Investors · 15

Cota Capitallisted by Cota CapitalSan Francisco

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Khosla Ventureslisted by Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $20M

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Open Field Capitallisted by Open Field CapitalNew York
ShangBay Capital LLClisted by ShangBay Capital LLCPalo Alto

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Walden Catalystlisted by Walden CatalystSan Francisco · $550K

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Atinum Investment Co. Ltd.reportedSeoul · $100K – $2M

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Black Diamond VenturesreportedGlendale · $2M – $10M

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KTB Networkreported

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Paxion CapitalreportedMenlo Park

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Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $50Mvia Michael Moritz · board

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Also in the syndicate · 4

AJS BioTree Healthcare FundNikonleadVarianWalden-Riverwood Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$124.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2018

▶$95MraisedOct 2018 · 33 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ming WuDirector
  • William DavidowDirector
  • Shaun HoltExecutive Officer
  • Michael MoritzDirector
  • Andy LastExecutive Officer
  • Stuart MerkadeauExecutive Officer
  • Michael MarksDirector
  • Eric HobbsExecutive Officer, Director
  • John GunnDirector
  • Igor KhandrosDirector
  • James RothmanDirector
  • Makoto ShintaniDirector
Offering amount
$95M
Amount sold
$95M
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$29.7MraisedNov 2016 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ming WuDirector
  • Michael MarksDirector
  • Igor KhandrosExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lip-Bu Tan TanDirector
  • Michael MoritzDirector
  • William DavidowDirector
  • James RothmanDirector
  • John GunnDirector
  • Shaun HoltExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$40M
Amount sold
$29.7M
First sale
Oct 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.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Berkeley Lights went on to found or lead other companies.

Michael MarksDirectorFounded TeslaMing WuDirectorFounded Neye

In the news

Berkeley Lights Closes $95 Million Funding Round To Expedite Commercial Expansion And Platform Development For Cell Therapyprnewswire.com · Oct 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does Berkeley Lights do?
Berkeley Lights (now Bruker Cellular Analysis) develops the Beacon optofluidic system for single-cell functional analysis, enabling researchers to profile live single cells to discover therapeutic antibodies, interrogate T cells, identify cell therapies, and accelerate cell line development. Its platform serves biotech, pharma, and academic researchers across discovery, basic research, and translational research.
Who founded Berkeley Lights?
Berkeley Lights was founded by Ming Wu, Igor Khandros.
Who are Berkeley Lights's investors?
Berkeley Lights's investors include Celesta Capital, Cota Capital, Khosla Ventures, Open Field Capital, ShangBay Capital LLC, Walden Catalyst, Atinum Investment Co. Ltd., Black Diamond Ventures and 3 more.
How much funding has Berkeley Lights raised?
Berkeley Lights has disclosed $124.7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Berkeley Lights headquartered?
Berkeley Lights is headquartered in Emeryville, US.