Intuitive Biosciences
Middleton, US · Founded 2012 · Wisconsin corporation
Intuitive Bio develops Colony Surveillance Assays (CSA), diagnostic kits for screening laboratory animal colonies for exposure to specific pathogens. The kits are designed for research institutions and breeding facilities requiring pathogen-free colony verification.
Founders & leadership
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Shawn GusePresident and CEO
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Kimberly LukeinVice President of Research and Development
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John BartinVice President of Operations
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Jason R. SmithNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Harald NordalBoard director
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Craig E SmithBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2019
▶$1.2MraisedOct 2019 · 5 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.2MraisedOct 2019 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Craig SmithDirector
- Jason R SmithDirector
- Johan MichelsenDirector
- Shawn D GuseExecutive Officer, Director
- Jay SekelskyDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.2M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- First sale
- Sep 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Wisconsin
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.3MraisedJun 2015 · 5 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedJun 2015 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Harald NordalDirector
- Craig E SmithDirector
- Jason R SmithDirector
- Shawn D GuseExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.9M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- May 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Wisconsin, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$486.9KraisedAug 2014 · 5 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$486.9KraisedAug 2014 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Craig SmithDirector
- Jason R. SmithDirector
- Harald NordalExecutive Officer, Director
- Shawn D GuseExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $486.9K
- First sale
- Aug 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Wisconsin, 2012
- 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 · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2023 | $306.2K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2022 | $299.9K |
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 Intuitive Biosciences do?
- Intuitive Bio develops Colony Surveillance Assays (CSA), diagnostic kits for screening laboratory animal colonies for exposure to specific pathogens. The kits are designed for research institutions and breeding facilities requiring pathogen-free colony verification.
- How much funding has Intuitive Biosciences raised?
- Intuitive Biosciences has disclosed $3M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Intuitive Biosciences headquartered?
- Intuitive Biosciences is headquartered in Middleton, US.