Correlia Biosystems
DefunctYC W18San Francisco, US · Delaware corporation · 16 employees · 6 known investors
Correlia Bio develops the PIXI platform, a benchtop automated immunoassay system that uses proprietary microfluidic gel technology to quantify proteins from samples as small as 1 uL. Aimed at pharmaceutical and proteomics researchers, it offers a faster alternative to traditional ELISA for protein measurement in laboratory workflows.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesLab-on-a-chipMicrofluidicsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2023
▶$1.3MraisedMay 2023 · 2 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedMay 2023 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Kittu KolluriDirector
- Kursad ArazDirector
- Akwasi AporiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.3M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- May 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$9.6MraisedOct 2020 · 41 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$9.6MraisedOct 2020 · 41 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Akwasi AporiExecutive Officer, Director
- Samuel TiaDirector
- Offering amount
- $9.6M
- Amount sold
- $9.6M
- First sale
- Oct 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- 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 Correlia Biosystems do?
- Correlia Bio develops the PIXI platform, a benchtop automated immunoassay system that uses proprietary microfluidic gel technology to quantify proteins from samples as small as 1 uL. Aimed at pharmaceutical and proteomics researchers, it offers a faster alternative to traditional ELISA for protein measurement in laboratory workflows.
- Who founded Correlia Biosystems?
- Correlia Biosystems was founded by Akwasi Apori, Kursad Araz, Samuel Tia.
- Who are Correlia Biosystems's investors?
- Correlia Biosystems's investors include Beresford Ventures, Blue Bear Ventures, Cota Capital, Pallasite Ventures, Pangaea Ventures Us Inc., Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Correlia Biosystems raised?
- Correlia Biosystems has disclosed $10.8M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Correlia Biosystems headquartered?
- Correlia Biosystems is headquartered in San Francisco, US.