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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

RF
Robert ForgeyPresident & CEO
XH
Xuefei HuangNamed on SEC filing
HK
Herbert KavunjaNamed on SEC filing

Board

DP
Donald ParfetBoard director
JWJeffrey Wesley
Jeffrey WesleyBoard directorExecutive Director at Michigan Rise
SK
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 · 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
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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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2022$978.6K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2021$594.6K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2020$300K
National Science FoundationPhase I2019$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.