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Elevian

Menlo Park, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 5 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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Elevian is a biotechnology company developing rGDF11, a recombinant protein therapy shown in preclinical animal models to promote recovery of motor function after ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke by stimulating new blood vessel formation, neurogenesis, and reducing inflammation. The protein has also shown regenerative effects in preclinical models of aging-related cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, pulmonary, renal, and skeletal muscle conditions.

Founders & leadership

Elevian was founded in 2017 by Mark Allen.

MAMark Allen
Mark AllenCo-Founder and CEO2017–2024Dr. Mark Allen earned his M.D. from UCLA and co-founded Elevian with Harvard scientists to develop biotherapeutics targeting aging-related diseases; he previously founded Corticon, an AI decision-support platform acquired by Progress.
CJ
Casey J McGlynnNamed on SEC filing
SGSebastian Giwa
Sebastian GiwaFounding Executive Chairman / Since 2021, Chairman2017–2023Director at Ossium Health
LALuis Alvarez
Luis AlvarezNamed on SEC filing
DM
Daniel MarshakNamed on SEC filing

Board

SF
Suzanne FletcherBoard director

Investors · 9

Also in the syndicate · 3

Kizoo VenturesSavEarth FundStanford StartX fund

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$38M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2018–2021

▶$22.7MraisedSep 2021 · 29 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • J. Casey McGlynnExecutive Officer
  • Mark AllenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Daniel MarshakDirector
  • Brandon SimmonsDirector
  • Caleb BellDirector
  • Sebastian GiwaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$42.7M
Amount sold
$22.7M
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15.3MraisedJul 2020 · 68 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Suzanne FletcherDirector
  • Casey J McGlynnExecutive Officer
  • Mark AllenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sebastian GiwaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Luis AlvarezExecutive Officer
  • Daniel MarshakDirector
Offering amount
$15.4M
Amount sold
$15.3M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, California, 2017
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 Elevian do?
Elevian is a biotechnology company developing rGDF11, a recombinant protein therapy shown in preclinical animal models to promote recovery of motor function after ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke by stimulating new blood vessel formation, neurogenesis, and reducing inflammation. The protein has also shown regenerative effects in preclinical models of aging-related cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, pulmonary, renal, and skeletal muscle conditions.
Who founded Elevian?
Elevian was founded by Mark Allen in 2017.
Who are Elevian's investors?
Elevian's investors include Bold Capital Partners, Thynk Capital, Western Technology Investment, For Good Ventures, Lauder Partners, Prime Movers Lab.
How much funding has Elevian raised?
Elevian has disclosed $38M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Elevian headquartered?
Elevian is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.