BioCardia
NASDAQ: BCDASan Carlos, US · Delaware corporation
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BioCardia develops cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, with a lead program targeting ischemic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Its work centers on autologous cell therapy delivered through clinical trials.
Founders & leadership
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SIMON H. STERTZERFounder
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RICHARD T. ALLENExecutive
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Peter AltmanCEOPeter Altman is president and CEO of BioCardia, which develops autologous cell therapies for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. He brings experience from leadership roles in biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical devices, with expertise in clinical development, regulatory strategy, and business development.
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David McClungChief Financial OfficerChief Financial Officer of BioCardia, a cellular therapeutics company developing treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. McClung brings experience in finance spanning private industry and public accounting across public and private organizations, with particular focus on early and mid-stage companies.
Board
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ALLAN R, TESSLERBoard director
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RICHARD KRASNOBoard director
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FERNANDO L. FERNANDEZBoard director
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THOMAS QUERTERMOUSBoard director
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RICHARD C. PFENNIGER, JRBoard director
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$44.3M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2016–2026
- $4.4MraisedJun 2026 · 4 sourcesSource ↗
▶$4MraisedJan 2019 · 3 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4MraisedJan 2019 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Richard C. PfennigerDirector
- Allan R. TesslerDirector
- Richard KrasnoDirector
- Thomas QuertermousDirector
- Simon StertzerDirector
- Fernando L. FernandezDirector
- David McClungExecutive Officer
- Peter AltmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Jay M. MoyesDirector
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $4M
- Sales commissions
- $200K
- First sale
- Dec 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$35.9MraisedNov 2016 · 192 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$35.9MraisedNov 2016 · 192 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- RICHARD KRASNODirector
- FERNANDO L. FERNANDEZDirector
- JAY M. MOYESDirector
- PETER ALTMANExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- SIMON H. STERTZERDirector
- THOMAS QUERTERMOUSDirector
- ALLAN R, TESSLERDirector
- PHIL PESTAExecutive Officer
- RICHARD C. PFENNIGER, JRDirector
- RICHARD T. ALLENExecutive Officer
- ERIC DUCKERSExecutive Officer
- DAVID MCCLUNGExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $35.9M
- Amount sold
- $35.9M
- First sale
- Oct 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Valuation · disclosed
Disclosed events$24.4Mvaluation at IPOJun 2020 · $2.10/share · 424B4
filing ↗Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.
Frequently asked questions
- What does BioCardia do?
- BioCardia develops cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, with a lead program targeting ischemic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Its work centers on autologous cell therapy delivered through clinical trials.
- Who founded BioCardia?
- BioCardia was founded by SIMON H. STERTZER.
- How much funding has BioCardia raised?
- BioCardia has disclosed $44.3M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is BioCardia headquartered?
- BioCardia is headquartered in San Carlos, US.

