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BioCytics

Huntersville, US · Delaware corporation

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BioCytics conducts translational cancer research, including a project with UNC Charlotte and Carolina BioOncology Institute to study the "dark genome" of cancer cells to identify sequences involved in tumor growth, immune response, and treatment response. Its work spans cell therapy, neoantigens, tumor infiltrating lymphocytes, and clinical research informatics.

Founders & leadership

JPJohn Powderly
John PowderlyFounder & CEODr. Powderly founded Carolina BioOncology Institute in 2005, an independent phase I cancer center in North Carolina, and has published extensively on immunotherapy and cancer research in peer-reviewed journals. He currently serves as President & CEO of BioCytics and holds adjunct clinical faculty positions at Duke and UNC.
JPJim Powderly
Jim PowderlyCo-Founder & Strategic Development
RWRenaud Warin
Renaud WarinChief Scientific OfficerHe brings expertise in immunology, molecular biology, and cell characterization, with experience in regulated environments including FDA and cGMP settings, and a background in immune cell isolation and modification for cancer therapeutics.
MPMatthew Pietras
Matthew PietrasNamed on SEC filing

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2023–2026

▶$25KraisedMar 2026 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John PowderlyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jim PowderlyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$25K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Jan 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$25KraisedDec 2023 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Don L. JacksonExecutive Officer
  • Jim PowderlyExecutive Officer
  • John PowderlyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stacy PowderlyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$25K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.4MraisedMar 2023 · 18 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John PowderlyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matthew PietrasExecutive Officer
  • Jim PowderlyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$1.4M
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Feb 2023
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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does BioCytics do?
BioCytics conducts translational cancer research, including a project with UNC Charlotte and Carolina BioOncology Institute to study the "dark genome" of cancer cells to identify sequences involved in tumor growth, immune response, and treatment response. Its work spans cell therapy, neoantigens, tumor infiltrating lymphocytes, and clinical research informatics.
Who founded BioCytics?
BioCytics was founded by John Powderly.
How much funding has BioCytics raised?
BioCytics has disclosed $1.4M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is BioCytics headquartered?
BioCytics is headquartered in Huntersville, US.