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Immusoft

Seattle, US · Delaware corporation · 16 known investors

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Immusoft develops a cell therapy platform called Immune System Programming (ISP) that engineers a patient's B cells into plasma cells that produce therapeutic proteins after being infused back into the patient. The company focuses on personalized protein therapeutics for patients.

Founders & leadership

MSMatthew Scholz
Matthew ScholzFounder, Board of DirectorsFounder at Sigma Genetics
SASean Ainsworth
Sean AinsworthChief Executive OfficerSean Ainsworth previously led RetroSense, where he advanced optogenetic gene therapy approaches into clinical trials, and is now Chief Executive Officer of Immusoft, which develops a cell therapy platform that engineers patients' B cells to produce therapeutic proteins.
RSRobert Sikorski
Robert SikorskiChief Medical Officer
RHRob Hayes
Rob HayesChief Scientific Officer
SMScott McIvor
Scott McIvorChief Development Officer
EGEric Garcia
Eric GarciaShareholderExecutive Officer at Oisin Biotechnologies
DLDavid Lowenschuss
David LowenschussGeneral Counsel

Board

MA
Mark Ahn, Ph.D.Board director
RC
Richard Chin, M.D.Board director

Investors · 16

Also in the syndicate · 3

California Institute for Regenerative MedicineFF ScienceRBV Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$40.5M disclosed across 6 of 9 rounds · 2014–2026

▶$4.6MraisedJun 2024 · 25 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Julia MooreDirector
  • Sean AinsworthExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matthew ScholzDirector
  • Cam GallahgerDirector
  • Anthony SunDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$4.6M
First sale
May 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.3MraisedMar 2021 · 32 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Anthony SunDirector
  • Julia MooreDirector
  • Wendell KingDirector
  • Sean c/o AinsworthExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matthew ScholzDirector
Offering amount
$11M
Amount sold
$10.3M
First sale
Sep 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20.2MraisedJan 2019 · 64 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean AinsworthExecutive Officer, Director
  • Julia MooreDirector
  • Wendell KingDirector
  • Anthony SunDirector
  • Matthew ScholzDirector
  • Rich VincentExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$23.4M
Amount sold
$20.2M
First sale
Jan 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.7MraisedNov 2016 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark Ahn, Ph.D.Director
  • Wendell KingDirector
  • Matthew ScholzExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.6M
Amount sold
$2.7M
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$375KraisedAug 2015 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matthew ScholzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark Ahn, Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$375K
First sale
Aug 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.4MraisedAug 2014 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard Chin, M.D.Director
  • Eric GarciaExecutive Officer
  • Matthew ScholzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark Ahn, Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$3.3M
Amount sold
$2.4M
First sale
Aug 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington
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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2 people who came through Immusoft went on to found or lead other companies.

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Companies working in the same space as Immusoft.

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2020$466.8K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2018$3.6M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase ISTTR2012$300K

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 Immusoft do?
Immusoft develops a cell therapy platform called Immune System Programming (ISP) that engineers a patient's B cells into plasma cells that produce therapeutic proteins after being infused back into the patient. The company focuses on personalized protein therapeutics for patients.
Who founded Immusoft?
Immusoft was founded by Matthew Scholz.
Who are Immusoft's investors?
Immusoft's investors include BioRock Ventures, Boston Harbor Angels, Breakout Ventures, EQx Fund, Invariantes Fund, Michigan Capital Network, NYBC Ventures, RV Invest GmbH and 5 more.
How much funding has Immusoft raised?
Immusoft has disclosed $40.5M raised across 6 of its 9 known rounds.
Where is Immusoft headquartered?
Immusoft is headquartered in Seattle, US.