Circular Genomics
Albuquerque, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
Circular Genomics develops a proprietary platform using circular RNA biomarkers to enable early detection and understanding of neurological diseases through blood tests. The company serves researchers, clinicians, and biopharma partners with diagnostic tools for conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Founders & leadership
Circular Genomics was founded in 2021 by Alexander Hafez.
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Alexander HafezinFounder
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Nikolaos MelliosNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 5
Cottonwood Technology FundDenver · $1M – $25M
Mountain Group CapitalNashville
Tramway Venture Partnersreported · 2 sourcesNew Mexico · $30M
Also in the syndicate · 2
Mountain Group PartnersleadUNM Rainforest Innovations
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$27.6M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2021–2025
- $15MSeries ADec 2025 · 3 sourcesSource ↗
▶$8.3MraisedJan 2024 · 9 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$8.3MraisedJan 2024 · 9 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Fortunado RoccaDirector
- David BlivinDirector
- Paul SargeantExecutive Officer, Director
- Waneta TuttleDirector
- Nikolaos MelliosDirector
- Joseph Cook IIIDirector
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $8.3M
- Minimum investment
- $100K
- First sale
- Jan 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.1MraisedMar 2023 · 7 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.1MraisedMar 2023 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Stephen McKernanExecutive Officer
- Cathy PettiDirector
- Blivin DavidDirector
- Fortunado RoccaDirector
- Alexander HafezExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Nikolaos MelliosExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Paul SargeantExecutive Officer, Director
- Joseph Cook IIIDirector
- Waneta TuttleDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.2M
- Amount sold
- $3.1M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $850K
- First sale
- Nov 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.2MraisedAug 2021 · 7 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.2MraisedAug 2021 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alexander HafezExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Nikolaos MelliosDirector, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $300K
- First sale
- Aug 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Circular Genomics do?
- Circular Genomics develops a proprietary platform using circular RNA biomarkers to enable early detection and understanding of neurological diseases through blood tests. The company serves researchers, clinicians, and biopharma partners with diagnostic tools for conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
- Who founded Circular Genomics?
- Circular Genomics was founded by Alexander Hafez in 2021.
- Who are Circular Genomics's investors?
- Circular Genomics's investors include Cottonwood Technology Fund, Mountain Group Capital, Tramway Venture Partners.
- How much funding has Circular Genomics raised?
- Circular Genomics has disclosed $27.6M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Circular Genomics headquartered?
- Circular Genomics is headquartered in Albuquerque, US.