Who founded Blackbird Labs?

Blackbird Labs was founded by Ben Leventhal in 2022.

Who are Blackbird Labs's investors?

Blackbird Labs's investors include University System of Maryland Momentum Fund, Union Square Ventures (USV).

How much funding has Blackbird Labs raised?

Blackbird Labs has disclosed $11M raised across 1 round.

Where is Blackbird Labs headquartered?

Blackbird Labs is headquartered in Baltimore, US.

Blackbird Labs

Baltimore, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

blackbirdlab.org ↗

Blackbird Laboratories is a nonprofit life sciences incubator that translates university research breakthroughs into venture-ready biotech companies focused on developing new medicines and enabling technologies.

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Founders & leadership

Blackbird Labs was founded in 2022 by Ben Leventhal.

Ben LeventhalFounder

Matt Tremblay, PhDinChief Executive Officer

Eddie Cherok, PhDinChief Business Officer

Board

Fred Wilson in 𝕏Board directorCo-founder & Partner at Union Square Ventures

Mo KoyfmanBoard director

Marguerite MariscalBoard director

Investors · 2

University System of Maryland Momentum FundBaltimore · $150K – $500K

Union Square Ventures (USV)reported · 2 sourcesNew York City · $1M – $8Mvia Fred Wilson · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$11M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

▶$11MraisedDec 2022 · 22 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Fred Wilson - Funding Friday: Crowdfunding Restaurants via Blackbirdavc.com · May 2023

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Fred WilsonDirector
Mo KoyfmanDirector
Ben LeventhalExecutive Officer, Director
Marguerite MariscalDirector

Offering amount: $11M
Amount sold: $11M
Minimum investment: $10K
First sale: Jun 2022
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 1

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Blackbird.xyz17 shared keywordsBlackbird is a restaurant loyalty, membership and payments platform with a consumer dining-rewards app built on blockchain rails.

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In the news

Fred Wilson - Funding Friday: Crowdfunding Restaurants via Blackbirdavc.com · May 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Blackbird Labs do?: Blackbird Laboratories is a nonprofit life sciences incubator that translates university research breakthroughs into venture-ready biotech companies focused on developing new medicines and enabling technologies.
Who founded Blackbird Labs?: Blackbird Labs was founded by Ben Leventhal in 2022.
Who are Blackbird Labs's investors?: Blackbird Labs's investors include University System of Maryland Momentum Fund, Union Square Ventures (USV).
How much funding has Blackbird Labs raised?: Blackbird Labs has disclosed $11M raised across 1 round.
Where is Blackbird Labs headquartered?: Blackbird Labs is headquartered in Baltimore, US.