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FirstString Research

Mount Pleasant, US · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Founders & leadership

GS
Gautam S. GhatnekarPresident/CEO & Director
EF
Elliot FavusNamed on SEC filing
GC
Grant CarwileNamed on SEC filing
SW
Stephen W. SpeerNamed on SEC filing
TB
Tony BartshNamed on SEC filing

Board

JR
James R. McNab, Jr.Chairman/Director

Investors · 3

Also in the syndicate · 1

Sophos Capital Managementlead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$45M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2017–2021

▶$26.7MraisedJun 2021 · 29 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tina NovaDirector
  • Gautam S. GhatnekarExecutive Officer, Director
  • David LeffellDirector
  • Neal McConnellDirector
  • D. Grant CarwileDirector
  • Tony BartshDirector
  • Elliot FavusDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$26.7M
First sale
Apr 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.7MraisedMar 2019 · 18 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gautam S. GhatnekarExecutive Officer, Director
  • D. Grant CarwileDirector
  • Steven W. SpeerDirector
  • Elliot FavusDirector
  • James R. McNabDirector
  • Tony BartshDirector
  • Neal McConnellDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$11.7M
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.6MraisedOct 2017 · 6 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gautam S. GhatnekarExecutive Officer, Director
  • Elliot FavusDirector
  • Grant CarwileDirector
  • Stephen W. SpeerDirector
  • James R. McNab, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
  • Tony BartshDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$6.6M
First sale
Oct 2017
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.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded FirstString Research?
FirstString Research was founded by Gautam S. Ghatnekar.
Who are FirstString Research's investors?
FirstString Research's investors include Park West Asset Management, Tullis Health Investors.
How much funding has FirstString Research raised?
FirstString Research has disclosed $45M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is FirstString Research headquartered?
FirstString Research is headquartered in Mount Pleasant, US.