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Genialis

Boston, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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Genialis is a precision oncology company that applies data analysis to help drug developers understand mechanisms of action, resistance, and patient stratification for cancer therapies. It supports pharmaceutical partners in advancing molecules through clinical trials toward becoming effective medicines.

Founders & leadership

Genialis was founded in 2015 by Miha Štajdohar, Rafael Rosengarten, and Luka Ausec.

MŠMiha Štajdohar
Miha ŠtajdoharCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerMiha Štajdohar is founder and CTO of Genialis, which develops RNA biomarkers and machine learning tools to support precision oncology and patient stratification in cancer drug development. He has a background in AI and contributed to open-source and open-science initiatives.
RRRafael Rosengarten
Rafael RosengartenCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerRafael Rosengarten is CEO and co-founder of Genialis, a precision oncology company applying data analysis to cancer drug development. He holds a doctorate from Yale University and completed postdoctoral training in synthetic biology at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, followed by a National Library of Medicine fellowship in biomedical informatics at Baylor College of Medicine.
LALuka Ausec
Luka AusecCo-founder · Chief Discovery Officer at GenialisChief Discovery Officer at Genialis, a precision oncology company applying RNA biomarker analysis to advance drug development. Ausec holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology and biotechnology from the University of Ljubljana.
HA
Hamzeh Abdul-HadiNamed on SEC filing
TK
Tjasa Krisper KutinNamed on SEC filing

Board

ILIta Lu
Ita LuBoard directorManaging Partner at Taiwania Capital
CHCedric Hermann Odje
Cedric Hermann OdjeBoard directorInvestment Associate at Debiopharm Innovation Fund
ESElia Stupka
Elia StupkaMember Board Of DirectorsManaging Director at Angelini Ventures
NGNadine Geiser
Nadine GeiserBoard directorPrincipal at World Fund
DVDrew Volpe
Drew VolpeInvestor / Board DirectorInvestor at First Star Ventures
KMKrista McKerracher
Krista McKerracherChair of the Board of Directors

Investors · 9

Also in the syndicate · 3

First Star Venture CapitalleadPikas d.o.o.Redalpine Venture Capitallead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$14.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2017–2025

  • $2.3MSeedNov 2017 · 2 sources

    First Star Venture Capital (lead), Redalpine Venture Capital (lead), Pikas d.o.o.

    Source ↗
▶$700KraisedDec 2025 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ita LuDirector
  • Cedric Hermann OdjeDirector
  • Elia StupkaDirector
  • Krista McKerracherDirector
  • Miha StajdoharExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rafael RosengartenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Luka AusecExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$700K
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.4MraisedJan 2023 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nadine GeiserDirector
  • Elia StupkaDirector
  • Ita LuDirector
  • Luka AusecExecutive Officer
  • Rafael RosengartenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hamzeh Abdul-HadiDirector
  • Drew VolpeDirector
  • Miha StajdoharExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tjasa Krisper KutinExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$13.9M
Amount sold
$11.4M
Proceeds to insiders
$1.4M
First sale
Jan 2023
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 Genialis do?
Genialis is a precision oncology company that applies data analysis to help drug developers understand mechanisms of action, resistance, and patient stratification for cancer therapies. It supports pharmaceutical partners in advancing molecules through clinical trials toward becoming effective medicines.
Who founded Genialis?
Genialis was founded by Miha Štajdohar, Rafael Rosengarten, Luka Ausec in 2015.
Who are Genialis's investors?
Genialis's investors include Angelini Ventures, Taiwania Capital, Debiopharm Innovation Fund, First Star Ventures, ScaleX Ventures, redalpine.
How much funding has Genialis raised?
Genialis has disclosed $14.4M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Genialis headquartered?
Genialis is headquartered in Boston, US.