Leda
Brooklyn, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors
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Leda provides self-administered DNA testing kits and related services for individuals who have experienced sexual assault, aiming to improve evidence collection and support for survivors. The company partners with certified laboratories for testing and works to strengthen public safety systems and access to justice.
Founders & leadership
Leda was founded in 2019 by Liesel Vaidya and Madison Campbell.
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Liesel VaidyainCo-Founder and CTO2019–2023Liesel Vaidya previously founded a venture-backed digital health company focused on sexual assault prevention and care, where she led product, design, and engineering teams. She is now building Imera, an AI infrastructure platform for immigration-driven workforce mobility.
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Madison CampbellinFounder and CEOMadison Campbell founded Leda Health, which provides self-administered DNA testing kits and related services for sexual assault survivors. She has a background in mathematical modeling, epidemiology, policy, and women's rights.
Investors · 8
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$9.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2022
▶$9.4MraisedMar 2023 · 71 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$9.4MraisedMar 2023 · 71 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Liesel VaidyaExecutive Officer, Director
- Madison CampbellExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $9.4M
- Amount sold
- $9.4M
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Leda do?
- Leda provides self-administered DNA testing kits and related services for individuals who have experienced sexual assault, aiming to improve evidence collection and support for survivors. The company partners with certified laboratories for testing and works to strengthen public safety systems and access to justice.
- Who founded Leda?
- Leda was founded by Liesel Vaidya, Madison Campbell in 2019.
- Who are Leda's investors?
- Leda's investors include 2B.VC, Calm/Storm VC, Hypothesis, Stone Mountain Ventures, The Innovation Space, Gaingels, Helm, Sterling Road.
- How much funding has Leda raised?
- Leda has disclosed $9.4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Leda headquartered?
- Leda is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.