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Cognoptix

Boston, US · 1 known investors

Cognoptix develops the Sapphire II system, a non-invasive laser eye scanning device paired with an eye ointment that binds to beta amyloid proteins in the lens of the eye to aid early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The company builds diagnostic devices and agents for clinical, commercial, and academic research use and works with pharma partners and academic institutes.

Founders & leadership

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Dr. Lee GoldsteinCo-founder
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Dr. Leo ChylackCo-founder
SWSusanne Wilke
Susanne WilkeinPresident & CEO
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Carl H. SadowskyinChief Medical Officer
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Mike KaswanChief Financial Officer
PHPaul Hartung
Paul HartunginChairman, President & CEO2004–2015Director at Leuko Labs
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Tom TrometerExecutive
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Gerald D. CagleExecutive

Board

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Gunnar WeikertBoard director
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Werner SchaeferBoard director
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Richard GillBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$13M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014

$12.6MraisedOct 2014 · 32 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christine de los ReyesDirector
  • Tom TrometerExecutive Officer
  • Paul HartungExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gunnar WeikertDirector
Offering amount
$15.6M
Amount sold
$12.6M
Sales commissions
$405K
Placement agents
Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated
First sale
Sep 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$390KraisedApr 2014 · 22 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul HartungExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gunnar WeikertDirector
  • Tom TrometerExecutive Officer
  • Gerald D. CagleExecutive Officer
  • Werner SchaeferDirector
  • Richard GillDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$390K
First sale
Apr 2014
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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cognoptix do?
Cognoptix develops the Sapphire II system, a non-invasive laser eye scanning device paired with an eye ointment that binds to beta amyloid proteins in the lens of the eye to aid early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The company builds diagnostic devices and agents for clinical, commercial, and academic research use and works with pharma partners and academic institutes.
Who founded Cognoptix?
Cognoptix was founded by Dr. Lee Goldstein, Dr. Leo Chylack.
Who are Cognoptix's investors?
Cognoptix's investors include Boston Harbor Angels.
How much funding has Cognoptix raised?
Cognoptix has disclosed $13M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Cognoptix headquartered?
Cognoptix is headquartered in Boston, US.