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Cleave Biosciences

Burlingame, US · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors

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Founders & leadership

MR
Mark RolfeExecutive
LSLaura Shawver
Laura ShawverCEO2011–2019Executive Officer, Director at Capstan Therapeutics
TS
Timothy SmithExecutive

Board

ASAlfred Scheidegger
Alfred ScheideggerBoard directorManaging Partner at Nextech Invest
PTPeter Thompson
Peter ThompsonCo-Founder, DirectorGeneral Partner at OrbiMed
CGCarol Gallagher
Carol GallagherBoard directorAdvisor at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
JRJonathan Root
Jonathan RootBoard directorGeneral Partner at US Venture Partners
AS
Andrew SchwabBoard director
DH
Dennis HennerBoard directorGeneral Partner at Clarus Ventures
LS
Lewis ShusterBoard director

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$37.9M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2016–2025

▶$12MraisedJun 2019 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Amy BurroughsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Laura ShawverDirector
  • Jonathan RootDirector
  • Andrew SchwabDirector
  • Peter ThompsonDirector
Offering amount
$20.8M
Amount sold
$12M
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$26MraisedAug 2016 · 13 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alfred ScheideggerDirector
  • Mark RolfeExecutive Officer
  • Peter ThompsonDirector
  • Laura ShawverExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lewis ShusterDirector
  • Carol GallagherDirector
  • Jonathan RootDirector
  • Timothy SmithExecutive Officer
  • Andrew SchwabDirector
  • Dennis HennerDirector
Offering amount
$36.8M
Amount sold
$26M
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Cleave Biosciences went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

Who are Cleave Biosciences's investors?
Cleave Biosciences's investors include Astellas Venture Management LLC, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Nextech Invest, OUP (Osage University Partners), 5AM Ventures, Clarus Ventures, OrbiMed, US Venture Partners.
How much funding has Cleave Biosciences raised?
Cleave Biosciences has disclosed $37.9M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Cleave Biosciences headquartered?
Cleave Biosciences is headquartered in Burlingame, US.