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Berkeley Lights

Emeryville, US · 8 known investors

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.

Founders & leadership

MW
Ming WuCo-founder
IK
Igor KhandrosCo-founder

Board

MM
Michael MarksBoard director
LT
Lip-Bu Tan TanBoard director
MM
Michael MoritzBoard director
WD
William DavidowBoard director
SH
Shaun HoltBoard director
JR
James RothmanBoard director
JG
John GunnBoard director

Investors · 8

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.

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, Celesta Capital, Cota Capital, Khosla Ventures, Open Field Capital, ShangBay Capital LLC, Walden Catalyst, Sequoia Capital.
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.