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BioSurfaces
Ashland, US · Founded 2018 · Massachusetts LLC · 1 known investors
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BioSurfaces develops medical devices, 3D tissue engineering scaffolds, and personal care products using its proprietary Bio-Spun nanofiber technology. The company works in the medical device and tissue engineering space, with collaborations that include Takeda, NIH, and Corning.
Founders & leadership
BioSurfaces was founded in 2018 by Tina M Phaneuf and Matthew D. Phaneuf.
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Tina M PhaneufExecutive Officer and Director of ManagerTina Phaneuf brings 23 years of experience in textile materials research and development, with particular focus on biomedical applications, and has spent the past 13 years managing operations including finance, procurement, and budget oversight at BioSurfaces.
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Matthew D. PhaneufCo-founder · President and CEOMatthew D. Phaneuf is an executive with expertise in biomaterials, tissue engineering, and medical device development. He holds six issued patents in biomaterial synthesis and cell encapsulation, has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, and previously secured $6.6 million in federal small business grants to advance platform technology.
Board
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Thomas L BarretteDirector of Manager
Investors · 1
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationreportedSeattle
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$900K disclosed across 1 round · 2018
▶$900KraisedMar 2018 · 10 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$900KraisedMar 2018 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Tina M PhaneufExecutive Officer, Director
- Matthew D. PhaneufExecutive Officer, Director
- Thomas L BarretteDirector
- Amount sold
- $900K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $150K
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Massachusetts, 2018
- 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 · 16 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2023 | $884.7K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2023 | $275.8K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2012 | $988.1K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase IISTTR | 2011 | $749K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2010 | $111.1K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2009 | $110.5K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2008 | $500K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2008 | $100K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2007 | $150K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2006 | $744.6K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase IISTTR | 2006 | $744.6K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2005 | $750K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2004 | $100K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2004 | $100K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2003 | $200K |
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 BioSurfaces do?
- BioSurfaces develops medical devices, 3D tissue engineering scaffolds, and personal care products using its proprietary Bio-Spun nanofiber technology. The company works in the medical device and tissue engineering space, with collaborations that include Takeda, NIH, and Corning.
- Who founded BioSurfaces?
- BioSurfaces was founded by Tina M Phaneuf, Matthew D. Phaneuf in 2018.
- Who are BioSurfaces's investors?
- BioSurfaces's investors include Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- How much funding has BioSurfaces raised?
- BioSurfaces has disclosed $900K raised across 1 round.
- Where is BioSurfaces headquartered?
- BioSurfaces is headquartered in Ashland, US.