Iaso Therapeutics
East Lansing, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
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IASO Therapeutics develops synthetic antigen vaccines using a mutant Qβ virus-like particle carrier platform to generate targeted, durable immunity. The company focuses on next-generation vaccines for infectious disease prevention, including combating antimicrobial resistance.
Founders & leadership
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Robert ForgeyPresident & CEO
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Xuefei HuangNamed on SEC filing
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Herbert KavunjaNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Donald ParfetBoard director
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Steve KuemmerieBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2026
▶$570KraisedJan 2026 · 1 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$570KraisedJan 2026 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Steve KuemmerieDirector
- Robert ForgeyExecutive Officer, Director
- Xuefei HuangExecutive Officer, Director
- Donald ParfetDirector
- Jeffrey WesleyDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.8M
- Amount sold
- $570K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Jan 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$437.9KraisedJan 2023 · 5 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$437.9KraisedJan 2023 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Xuefei HuangExecutive Officer, Director
- Herbert KavunjaExecutive Officer
- Jeffrey WesleyDirector
- Donald ParfetDirector
- Robert ForgeyExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.3M
- Amount sold
- $437.9K
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2022 | $978.6K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2021 | $594.6K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2020 | $300K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $225K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Iaso Therapeutics do?
- IASO Therapeutics develops synthetic antigen vaccines using a mutant Qβ virus-like particle carrier platform to generate targeted, durable immunity. The company focuses on next-generation vaccines for infectious disease prevention, including combating antimicrobial resistance.
- Who are Iaso Therapeutics's investors?
- Iaso Therapeutics's investors include Michigan Rise, WMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center.
- How much funding has Iaso Therapeutics raised?
- Iaso Therapeutics has disclosed $1M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Iaso Therapeutics headquartered?
- Iaso Therapeutics is headquartered in East Lansing, US.