Biolumen
San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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Biolumen is a biotech company focused on bioengineering for wellness, founded by a serial entrepreneur with expertise in biopolymers. The company appears to be developing food and beverage-related products leveraging bioengineering innovations.
Founders & leadership
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Paolo CostainChief Executive OfficerCosta began his career in polymer laboratories at ItalPlastic and as lab chief for quality control at Soplastic Faaca before founding a series of companies, including Vispaav, Stile Italiano, Teratekne and Primigenia. From 2015 to 2018 he served as founder, president and CEO of Slendine AG, and he has led BioLumen as chief executive officer since 2020.
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Gabriel PaulinoinCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer2019–2020Gabriel Paulino is President and CEO of Biolumen, a biotech company developing bioengineered products for wellness applications in food, beverage, and related sectors. He has background in agriculture, biochemistry, and business development across health tech and biotech industries.
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Stefan PinterTreasurer
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$250K disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$250KraisedNov 2019 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$250KraisedNov 2019 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Paolo CostaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Gabriel PaulinoExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Stefan PinterExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $250K
- Amount sold
- $250K
- First sale
- Oct 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
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Morelumen3 shared keywordsMore Lumen produces Peaches & Cream, a dairy-free sparkling protein drink designed for consumers seeking clean nutrition without heavy texture or artificial ingredients. The product targets health-conscious individuals looking for convenient protein supplementation that fits into daily routines.
SOSV Visit SOSV3 shared keywordsSOSV is a venture capital firm that provides pre-seed funding (up to $550,000) to founders in deep technology sectors including life sciences, robotics, industrial automation, energy transition, and medical technology. The firm operates accelerator programs in New York City, San Francisco, and Newark, NJ, and does not invest in enterprise software, fintech, blockchain, crypto, cybersecurity, or ecommerce.
EquityZen3 shared keywordsEquityZen operates an online marketplace that gives accredited individual investors access to shares in late-stage private companies through secondary market transactions. Now part of Morgan Stanley, the platform provides private market data, offering documents, and guided investment processes for buying and selling pre-IPO equity.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Biolumen do?
- Biolumen is a biotech company focused on bioengineering for wellness, founded by a serial entrepreneur with expertise in biopolymers. The company appears to be developing food and beverage-related products leveraging bioengineering innovations.
- Who are Biolumen's investors?
- Biolumen's investors include Embryo Ventures.
- How much funding has Biolumen raised?
- Biolumen has disclosed $250K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Biolumen headquartered?
- Biolumen is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

