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Focal Therapeutics

acquired by Hologic

Aliso Viejo, US · 2 known investors

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Acquired by Hologic, Inc. October 2018 · $125M ($125 million (Hologic SEC filings cite ~$120.1M initial purchase price)) · source ↗

Focal Rx develops bioabsorbable medical devices, specifically the BioZorb 3D Bioabsorbable Marker, for clinical and surgical applications. The company operates in the medical device sector serving healthcare providers and patients.

Founders & leadership

GD
George D HermannPresident
SG
Steven GexExecutive
SN
Steven NaberExecutive
GS
Gail S LebovicNamed on SEC filing

Board

SSSharon Stevenson
Sharon StevensonBoard directorCo-Founder, Managing Director, Venture Partner at Okapi Venture Capital
RB
Robert BrownellBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$11.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2013–2016

▶$48.9KraisedJan 2017 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven NaberExecutive Officer
  • Robert BrownellDirector
  • Gail S. LebovicExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven GexExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sharon StevensonDirector
  • George D. HermannExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$48.9K
Amount sold
$48.9K
First sale
Jul 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.8MraisedMar 2016 · 28 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gail S LebovicExecutive Officer, Director
  • George D HermannExecutive Officer
  • Robert BrownellDirector
  • Steven GexExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sharon StevensonDirector
  • Steven NaberExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$3.8M
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.8MraisedSep 2014 · 22 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven GexExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert BrownellDirector
  • George D HermannExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven NaberExecutive Officer
  • Sharon StevensonDirector
  • Gail S LebovicDirector
Offering amount
$10.1M
Amount sold
$7.8M
First sale
Aug 2013
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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Focal Therapeutics do?
Focal Rx develops bioabsorbable medical devices, specifically the BioZorb 3D Bioabsorbable Marker, for clinical and surgical applications. The company operates in the medical device sector serving healthcare providers and patients.
Who are Focal Therapeutics's investors?
Focal Therapeutics's investors include Emergent Medical Partners, LLP, Okapi Venture Capital.
How much funding has Focal Therapeutics raised?
Focal Therapeutics has disclosed $11.7M raised across 3 rounds.
Who acquired Focal Therapeutics?
Focal Therapeutics was acquired by Hologic.
Where is Focal Therapeutics headquartered?
Focal Therapeutics is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, US.