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Bright Uro

Irvine, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 66 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Wireless urologic sensing system for lower urinary tract symptoms such as incontinence, prostate issues, and neurogenic bladder.

Founders & leadership

Bright Uro was founded in 2021 by Derek Herrera.

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Derek HerreraFounder - CEODerek Herrera is founder and executive officer of Bright Uro, which develops wireless urologic sensing systems for lower urinary tract conditions. He previously served as a Marine Raider Special Operations Officer.
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Kevin HerschbergerExecutive

Board

SWSherman Williams
Sherman WilliamsBoard directorCo-Founder & Managing Partner at AIN Ventures
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Kurt AzarbarzinBoard director
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Michael FrazzetteBoard director

Investors · 2

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$46M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$15MraisedSep 2025 · 35 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael FrazzetteDirector
  • Kevin HershbergerExecutive Officer
  • Derek HerreraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sherman WilliamsDirector
  • Kurt AzarbarzinDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
Jun 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$31MraisedJul 2025 · 108 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kevin HerschbergerExecutive Officer
  • Derek HerreraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sherman WilliamsDirector
  • Kurt AzarbarzinDirector
  • Michael FrazzetteDirector
Offering amount
$32.1M
Amount sold
$31M
First sale
Nov 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
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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2 people who came through Bright Uro went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Bright Uro do?
Wireless urologic sensing system for lower urinary tract symptoms such as incontinence, prostate issues, and neurogenic bladder.
Who founded Bright Uro?
Bright Uro was founded by Derek Herrera in 2021.
Who are Bright Uro's investors?
Bright Uro's investors include ACADEMY INVESTOR, AIN Ventures.
How much funding has Bright Uro raised?
Bright Uro has disclosed $46M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Bright Uro headquartered?
Bright Uro is headquartered in Irvine, US.