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DiaVacs

La Jolla, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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DiaVacs is a biotechnology company developing cell-based immunotherapies, focused on tolerogenic dendritic cell approaches for Type 1 diabetes and applications related to SARS-CoV-2. Its work draws on research in cellular therapeutics and immune tolerance, supported by a scientific advisory board of diabetes and immunology researchers.

Founders & leadership

AL
Alan Lewis, Ph.D.President and CEO
VN
Vern NorvielNamed on SEC filing

Board

AC
Alexander CasdinBoard director
JG
James GavinBoard director
EN
Edwin NaylorBoard director
DB
Daniel BradburyBoard director
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Alan LewisBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$850K disclosed across 1 round · 2015

$850KraisedMar 2015 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James GavinDirector
  • Edwin NaylorDirector
  • Daniel BradburyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alan LewisDirector
  • Vern NorvielExecutive Officer
  • Alexander CasdinDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$850K
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
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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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2016$231.2K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Frequently asked questions

What does DiaVacs do?
DiaVacs is a biotechnology company developing cell-based immunotherapies, focused on tolerogenic dendritic cell approaches for Type 1 diabetes and applications related to SARS-CoV-2. Its work draws on research in cellular therapeutics and immune tolerance, supported by a scientific advisory board of diabetes and immunology researchers.
Who are DiaVacs's investors?
DiaVacs's investors include Blackbird Ventures.
How much funding has DiaVacs raised?
DiaVacs has disclosed $850K raised across 1 round.
Where is DiaVacs headquartered?
DiaVacs is headquartered in La Jolla, US.