Biomotum
Portland, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Biomotum develops wearable robotic systems for gait rehabilitation that assist individuals with neurological impairments such as cerebral palsy and stroke. The technology is designed for clinical use and aims to improve walking function and patient mobility outcomes.
Founders & leadership
Biomotum was founded in 2019 by Ray Browning and Zach Lerner.
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Ray BrowninginCEO & Co FounderRay Browning founded Biomotum, a company developing wearable robotic systems for gait rehabilitation. He has background in research and product development across industry and academic settings, with expertise in engineering, human performance, and clinical science.
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Zach LernerinCTO & Co FounderAn associate professor of mechanical engineering at Northern Arizona University, where he has held the position since 2022. He completed his PhD at Colorado State University and was a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institutes of Health.
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$860K disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2022
▶$200KraisedMar 2022 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$200KraisedMar 2022 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Zachary L. LernerExecutive Officer, Director
- Raymond C. BrowningExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $200K
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$660KraisedNov 2020 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$660KraisedNov 2020 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- RAYMOND C BROWNINGExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- ZACHARY L LERNERExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $660K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Oct 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $274.3K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2021 | $1.7M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2020 | $298.4K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Biomotum do?
- Biomotum develops wearable robotic systems for gait rehabilitation that assist individuals with neurological impairments such as cerebral palsy and stroke. The technology is designed for clinical use and aims to improve walking function and patient mobility outcomes.
- Who founded Biomotum?
- Biomotum was founded by Ray Browning, Zach Lerner in 2019.
- Who are Biomotum's investors?
- Biomotum's investors include Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Elevate Capital, Portland Seed Fund.
- How much funding has Biomotum raised?
- Biomotum has disclosed $860K raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Biomotum headquartered?
- Biomotum is headquartered in Portland, US.