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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Investors · 1
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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)
- 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.




