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Bluewhale

Philadelphia, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 17 known investors

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BlueWhale Bio develops manufacturing technologies for cell-based therapies, focusing on cell activation and expansion in early-stage processing to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The company serves medical institutions and therapeutics developers working with cell therapy products.

Founders & leadership

PKPeter Keller
Peter KellerExecutivePeter Keller has held leadership positions at Abbott Laboratories, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, and McKinsey & Co., and has been involved in founding or leading biotech companies including Monopteros Therapeutics, Divide & Conquer, Aelin Therapeutics, Disarm Therapeutics (acquired by Eli Lilly), Inventiva, and Selecta Biosciences.

Board

PMPaul Meister
Paul MeisterBoard directorPartner at Novalis LifeSciences
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Elaine HeronBoard director
PC
Paula CannonBoard director
BM
Beate Mueller-TiemannBoard director

Investors · 17

Also in the syndicate · 8

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024–2025

▶$5MraisedOct 2025 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Elaine HeronDirector
  • Peter KellerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul MeisterDirector
  • Paula CannonDirector
  • Beate Mueller-TiemannDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Oct 2025
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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Bluewhale do?
BlueWhale Bio develops manufacturing technologies for cell-based therapies, focusing on cell activation and expansion in early-stage processing to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The company serves medical institutions and therapeutics developers working with cell therapy products.
Who are Bluewhale's investors?
Bluewhale's investors include Ascendo Ventures, Novalis LifeSciences, Baselayer Capital, Cardano, Ghaf Capital Partners, gumi Inc, PRIMAL CAPITAL, SBI Ven Capital and 1 more.
How much funding has Bluewhale raised?
Bluewhale has disclosed $5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Bluewhale headquartered?
Bluewhale is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.