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Dermata Therapeutics

NASDAQ: DRMA

San Diego, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation

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Dermata develops and distributes direct-to-consumer skincare products based on dermatologic science, offering topical treatments intended to simplify consumers' skincare routines. Its initial planned launch is a once-weekly skin renewal kit, with additional products to follow.

Founders & leadership

MB
Maria Bedoya Toro MuneraExecutive
KK
Kyri K. Van HooseExecutive
CJ
Christopher J. NardoExecutive
TI
Tom InsleyChief Financial Officer
GT
Gerald T. ProehlPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

Board

BB
Brittany BradrickBoard director
MF
Mary FisherBoard director
KS
Kathleen ScottBoard director
SM
Steven MentoBoard director
WW
Wendell WierengaBoard director
AS
Andrew SandlerBoard director
DH
David HaleBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$32.1M disclosed across 9 of 13 rounds · 1900–2025

▶$4.1MraisedJan 2026 · 14 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Maria Bedoya Toro MuneraExecutive Officer
  • Mary FisherDirector
  • Kathleen ScottDirector
  • Steven MentoDirector
  • Wendell WierengaDirector
  • Gerald ProehlExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew SandlerDirector
  • Kyri K. Van HooseExecutive Officer
  • David HaleDirector
  • Christopher J. NardoExecutive Officer
  • Brittany BradrickDirector
Offering amount
$4.1M
Amount sold
$4.1M
Sales commissions
$342.5K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.5MraisedFeb 2025 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gerald ProehlExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brittany BradrickDirector
  • Christopher J. NardoExecutive Officer
  • Maria Bedoya Toro MuneraExecutive Officer
  • Steven MentoDirector
  • Mary FisherDirector
  • Kathleen ScottDirector
  • Kyri K. Van HooseExecutive Officer
  • Wendell WierengaDirector
  • Andrew SandlerDirector
  • David HaleDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.5M
Sales commissions
$174.8K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.5MraisedSep 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven MentoDirector
  • Gerald ProehlExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew SandlerDirector
  • Wendell WierengaDirector
  • Kathleen ScottDirector
  • Kyri K. Van HooseExecutive Officer
  • Brittany BradrickDirector
  • David HaleDirector
  • Maria Bedoya Toro MuneraExecutive Officer
  • Mary FisherDirector
  • Christopher J. NardoExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$3.5M
Sales commissions
$345K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedJun 2023 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kyri K. Van HooseExecutive Officer
  • Kathleen ScottDirector
  • Mary FisherDirector
  • David HaleDirector
  • Christopher J. NardoExecutive Officer
  • Wendell WierengaDirector
  • Maria Bedoya Toro MuneraExecutive Officer
  • Steven MentoDirector
  • Brittany BradrickDirector
  • Andrew SandlerDirector
  • Gerald T. ProehlDirector, Executive Officer
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedDec 2020 · 37 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hale BioPharma Ventures, LLCPromoter, Executive Officer
  • David F. HaleExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Wendell WierengaDirector
  • Tom InsleyExecutive Officer
  • Chris NardoExecutive Officer
  • Gerald T. ProehlDirector, Promoter, Executive Officer
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedMay 2018 · 49 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chris NardoExecutive Officer
  • David F. HaleExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Gerald T. ProehlDirector, Promoter, Executive Officer
  • Tom InsleyExecutive Officer
  • Hale BioPharma Ventures, LLCPromoter, Executive Officer
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Nov 2016
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.9MraisedMay 2018 · 49 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David F. HaleExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Chris NardoExecutive Officer
  • Gerald T. ProehlDirector, Promoter, Executive Officer
  • Tom InsleyExecutive Officer
  • Hale BioPharma Ventures, LLCPromoter, Executive Officer
Amount sold
$6.9M
First sale
Jan 2016
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$651.3KraisedJun 2015 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David F. HaleExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Chris NardoExecutive Officer
  • Hale BioPharma Ventures, LLCPromoter, Executive Officer
  • Tom InsleyExecutive Officer
  • Gerald T. ProehlDirector, Promoter
Amount sold
$651.3K
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2014
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Dermata Therapeutics do?
Dermata develops and distributes direct-to-consumer skincare products based on dermatologic science, offering topical treatments intended to simplify consumers' skincare routines. Its initial planned launch is a once-weekly skin renewal kit, with additional products to follow.
How much funding has Dermata Therapeutics raised?
Dermata Therapeutics has disclosed $32.1M raised across 9 of its 13 known rounds.
Where is Dermata Therapeutics headquartered?
Dermata Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, US.