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Lisata Therapeutics, Inc.

NASDAQ: LSTA

Basking Ridge, US · Founded 2006 · 1 known investors

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Lisata develops drug delivery platform technology and therapies for solid tumors, enabling targeted anti-cancer drug delivery and immune system activation against cancer.

Founders & leadership

JT
Joseph TalamoExecutive
RARobert A. Preti
Robert A. PretiDirector2016–2017Executive Officer, Director at Caladrius Biosciences
ALAndrew L. Pecora
Andrew L. PecoraExecutiveDirector at Caladrius Biosciences
SWStephen W. Potter
Stephen W. PotterExecutive Vice President2013–2015Executive Officer at Caladrius Biosciences
RD
Robert Dickey IVExecutive
CVCatherine Vaczy
Catherine VaczyCo-founder, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary2005–2015Executive Officer at Caladrius Biosciences
DLDouglas Losordo
Douglas LosordoExecutiveExecutive Officer at Cadrenal Therapeutics
DJDavid J. Mazzo
David J. MazzoPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Board of Directors at Lisata TherapeuticsDavid J. Mazzo holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and has spent over four decades in pharmaceutical executive roles at companies including Schering-Plough Research Institute, Hoechst Marion Roussel, Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Chugai Pharma USA, Æterna Zentaris, and Regado Biosciences. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of Lisata Therapeutics, a NASDAQ-listed company developing drug delivery technology for solid tumors.
KKKristen K. Buck
Kristen K. BuckChief Medical Officer and EVP, Head of R&D at Lisata Therapeutics (formerly Caladrius)Board-certified internal medicine physician with over 20 years of drug development and clinical experience, including roles as medical officer at the FDA, chief medical officer at multiple biotechnology and medical device companies, and leadership of clinical development and regulatory affairs functions across oncology, cardiovascular, and other therapeutic areas.
JNJames Nisco
James NiscoSenior Vice President, Finance and Treasury and Chief Accounting OfficerJames Nisco is Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasury and Chief Accounting Officer at Lisata Therapeutics, a company developing drug delivery platform technology for targeted cancer therapies. He has held finance and accounting roles across companies of various sizes, with expertise in SEC reporting, financial planning, and treasury operations.
TI
TARIQ IMAMSenior Vice President, Business Development & Licensing, Operations and General CounselExecutive Officer at Caladrius Biosciences
GB
GREGORY BROWNNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$435.1M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2014–2026

▶$351.9MraisedOct 2026 · 20 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • DAVID MAZZOExecutive Officer, Director
  • JAMES NISCOExecutive Officer
  • TARIQ IMAMExecutive Officer
  • GREGORY BROWNDirector
  • HEIDI HENSONDirector
  • CYNTHIA FLOWERSDirector
  • STEVEN KLOSKDirector
  • MOHAMMAD AZABDirector
  • TED LOVEDirector
Offering amount
$351.9M
Amount sold
$351.9M
Sales commissions
$2.6M
Placement agents
H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC, LEERINK PARTNERS LLC, LIFESCI CAPITAL
First sale
Sep 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$25MraisedFeb 2021 · 23 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven M. KloskDirector
  • Gregory B. BrownDirector
  • Steven S. MyersDirector
  • Cynthia SchwalmDirector
  • Peter G. TraberDirector
  • Anne WhitakerDirector
  • David J. MazzoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael DavidsonDirector
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$25M
Sales commissions
$1.8M
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC3
First sale
Jan 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedJul 2020 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joseph TalamoExecutive Officer
  • Cynthia SchwalmDirector
  • Peter G. TraberDirector
  • Steven S. MyersDirector
  • Steven M. KloskDirector
  • David J. MazzoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Douglas LosordoExecutive Officer
  • Gregory B. BrownDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.2MraisedJun 2020 · 6 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Douglas LosordoExecutive Officer
  • Peter G. TraberDirector
  • Gregory B. BrownDirector
  • Joseph TalamoExecutive Officer
  • David J. MazzoExecutive Officer
  • Steven S. MyersDirector
  • Cynthia SchwalmDirector
  • Steven M. KloskDirector
Offering amount
$2.2M
Amount sold
$2.2M
Sales commissions
$301K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.4MraisedMay 2020 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter G. TraberDirector
  • Steven M. KloskDirector
  • Gregory B. BrownDirector
  • Douglas LosordoExecutive Officer
  • Cynthia SchwalmDirector
  • David J. MazzoExecutive Officer
  • Joseph TalamoExecutive Officer
  • Steven S. MyersDirector
Offering amount
$2.4M
Amount sold
$2.4M
Sales commissions
$350K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
Apr 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$12.6MraisedSep 2016 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David MazzoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter TraberDirector
  • Douglas LosordoExecutive Officer
  • Joseph TalamoExecutive Officer
  • Andrew L. PecoraDirector
  • Steven M. KloskDirector
  • Richard BermanDirector
  • Steven S. MyersDirector
  • Eric WeiDirector
  • Robert A. PretiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$21M
Amount sold
$12.6M
First sale
Sep 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedMar 2016 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David J. MazzoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven S. MyersDirector
  • Joseph TalamoExecutive Officer
  • Peter TraberDirector
  • Robert A. PretiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven M. KloskDirector
  • Richard BermanDirector
  • Eric WeiDirector
  • Andrew L. PecoraDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$38MraisedMay 2014 · 142 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert PretiExecutive Officer
  • Stephen W. PotterExecutive Officer
  • Martyn D. GreenacreDirector
  • Robert Dickey IVExecutive Officer
  • Richard BermanDirector
  • Andrew L. PecoraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Catherine VaczyExecutive Officer
  • Joseph TalamoExecutive Officer
  • Douglas LosordoExecutive Officer
  • Drew BernsteinDirector
  • Steven S. MyersDirector
  • Eric H.C. WeiDirector
  • Robin L. SmithExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$38M
Amount sold
$38M
Finders' fees
$1.5M
Placement agents
Piper Jaffray & Co.
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. do?
Lisata develops drug delivery platform technology and therapies for solid tumors, enabling targeted anti-cancer drug delivery and immune system activation against cancer.
Who are Lisata Therapeutics, Inc.'s investors?
Lisata Therapeutics, Inc.'s investors include Kyoto University Innovation Capital.
How much funding has Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. raised?
Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. has disclosed $435.1M raised across 8 rounds.
Where is Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. headquartered?
Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. is headquartered in Basking Ridge, US.