Gelesis
Boston, US · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
Gelesis develops an oral superabsorbent hydrogel platform (OHS) built from naturally derived materials that works locally in the GI tract to influence satiety signals and support metabolic health. Its product Plenity is a clinically studied aid for weight management in overweight or obese adults with a BMI of 25 to 40 when combined with diet and exercise.
Founders & leadership
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Yishai ZoharDirector, President, and Chief Executive Officer
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Elliot MaltzTreasurer
Board
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$31.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$31.5MraisedDec 2015 · 6 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(c)
▶$31.5MraisedDec 2015 · 6 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Meghan FitzgeraldDirector
- John LaMattinaDirector
- Elon BomsDirector
- Robert ForresterDirector
- Yishai ZoharExecutive Officer, Director
- Elliot MaltzExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $34M
- Amount sold
- $31.5M
- First sale
- Dec 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
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 Gelesis do?
- Gelesis develops an oral superabsorbent hydrogel platform (OHS) built from naturally derived materials that works locally in the GI tract to influence satiety signals and support metabolic health. Its product Plenity is a clinically studied aid for weight management in overweight or obese adults with a BMI of 25 to 40 when combined with diet and exercise.
- Who founded Gelesis?
- Gelesis was founded by Yishai Zohar.
- Who are Gelesis's investors?
- Gelesis's investors include LaunchCapital, Capstar Ventures, Invesco, OrbiMed, Vitruvian Partners.
- How much funding has Gelesis raised?
- Gelesis has disclosed $31.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Gelesis headquartered?
- Gelesis is headquartered in Boston, US.