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Exagen

NASDAQ: XGN

Vista, US · Founded 2002 · Delaware corporation · 218 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Exagen develops diagnostic and monitoring tests for autoimmune diseases, including tools to distinguish connective tissue disease and assess lupus prognosis and progression. The company serves healthcare professionals and patients with chronic autoimmune conditions.

Founders & leadership

TDThierry Dervieux
Thierry DervieuxChief Scientific Officer & Laboratory Director2010–2019Thierry Dervieux is a clinical diagnostics executive with over 30 years of experience in precision medicine. He is a certified laboratory director and patent holder who has contributed to the development of multiple diagnostic and monitoring assays for autoimmune and chronic diseases.
WS
Wendy SwedickExecutive
FR
Fortunato R. RoccaExecutive
JA
John AballiPresident & CEO | [NASDAQ: XGN]John Aballi is President and CEO of Exagen, which develops diagnostic and monitoring tests for autoimmune diseases including connective tissue disease and lupus. He brings 19 years of experience in diagnostic operations across early-stage, mid-market, and mature companies.
JBJeffrey Black
Jeffrey BlackChief Financial OfficerJeffrey Black is Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary at Exagen, a diagnostics company focused on autoimmune disease testing. He brings over 30 years of finance and operations experience across medical device, diagnostics, life sciences, and biotech sectors, including senior financial roles at multiple publicly-traded companies and involvement in transactions exceeding $1 billion.

Board

JLJames L.L. Tullis
James L.L. TullisBoard directorFounding Partner at Tullis Health Investors
BBBrian Birk
Brian BirkBoard directorManaging Partner at Sun Mountain Capital
EP
Ebetuel PallaresBoard director
CL
Curt LaBelleBoard directorGeneral Partner at Tullis
BP
Beto PallaresBoard director
AW
Arthur WeinsteinBoard director
JM
John M. RadakBoard director

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$48.8M disclosed across 15 rounds · 2014–2019

▶$6.6MraisedFeb 2019 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel C. BurrellDirector
  • Thierry DervieuxExecutive Officer
  • Fortunato R. RoccaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ebetuel PallaresDirector
  • James L.L. TullisDirector
  • Kamal AdawiExecutive Officer
  • Arthur WeinsteinDirector
  • Brian BirkDirector
Offering amount
$16M
Amount sold
$6.6M
First sale
Jan 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.7MraisedMay 2017 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James L.L. TullisDirector
  • Mark HazeltineExecutive Officer
  • Fortunato R. RoccaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ebetuel PallaresDirector
  • Frank WitneyDirector
  • John M. RadakDirector
  • Thierry DervieuxExecutive Officer
  • Arthur WeinsteinDirector
  • Brian BirkDirector
Offering amount
$13.2M
Amount sold
$3.7M
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedApr 2017 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ebetuel PallaresDirector
  • James L.L. TullisDirector
  • Brian BirkDirector
  • Wendy SwedickExecutive Officer
  • Thierry DervieuxExecutive Officer
  • John M. RadakDirector
  • Frank WitneyDirector
  • Fortunato R. RoccaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Arthur WeinsteinDirector
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Apr 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedMar 2017 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ebetuel PallaresDirector
  • Brian BirkDirector
  • Thierry DervieuxExecutive Officer
  • John M. RadakDirector
  • Wendy SwedickExecutive Officer
  • Arthur WeinsteinDirector
  • Frank WitneyDirector
  • Fortunato R. RoccaExecutive Officer, Director
  • James L.L. TullisDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$995.9KraisedFeb 2017 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Wendy SwedickExecutive Officer
  • James L.L. TullisDirector
  • Arthur WeinsteinDirector
  • Fortunato R. RoccaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ebetuel PallaresDirector
  • Thierry DervieuxExecutive Officer
  • John M. RadakDirector
  • Frank WitneyDirector
  • Brian BirkDirector
Offering amount
$995.9K
Amount sold
$995.9K
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$995.9KraisedDec 2016 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James L.L. TullisDirector
  • Ebetuel PallaresDirector
  • Wendy SwedickExecutive Officer
  • Brian BirkDirector
  • Fortunato R. RoccaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frank WitneyDirector
  • Arthur WeinsteinDirector
  • Thierry DervieuxExecutive Officer
  • John M. RadakDirector
Offering amount
$995.9K
Amount sold
$995.9K
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$995.9KraisedNov 2016 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank WitneyDirector
  • Brian BirkDirector
  • Ebetuel PallaresDirector
  • James L.L. TullisDirector
  • Arthur WeinsteinDirector
  • Fortunato R. RoccaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thierry DervieuxExecutive Officer
  • Wendy SwedickExecutive Officer
  • John M. RadakDirector
Offering amount
$995.9K
Amount sold
$995.9K
First sale
Nov 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$995.9KraisedOct 2016 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Thierry DervieuxExecutive Officer
  • Wendy SwedickExecutive Officer
  • Arthur WeinsteinDirector
  • James L.L. TullisDirector
  • Fortunato R. RoccaExecutive Officer, Director
  • John M. RadakDirector
  • Brian BirkDirector
  • Ebetuel PallaresDirector
  • Frank WitneyDirector
Offering amount
$995.9K
Amount sold
$995.9K
First sale
Oct 2016
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.

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$160.9Mvaluation at IPOSep 2019 · $14.00/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Exagen do?
Exagen develops diagnostic and monitoring tests for autoimmune diseases, including tools to distinguish connective tissue disease and assess lupus prognosis and progression. The company serves healthcare professionals and patients with chronic autoimmune conditions.
Who are Exagen's investors?
Exagen's investors include Cottonwood Technology Fund, EPIC VENTURES, H.I.G. Capital, H.I.G. HealthBridge Partners, MESA VERDE VENTURE PARTNERS, Sun Mountain Capital, Tullis Health Investors.
How much funding has Exagen raised?
Exagen has disclosed $48.8M raised across 15 rounds.
Where is Exagen headquartered?
Exagen is headquartered in Vista, US.