Lucira Health
YC W15Emeryville, US · Delaware corporation · 43 employees · Public · 5 known investors
Lucira Health manufactures portable diagnostic devices that connect to smartphones to test bodily fluids for infectious diseases, enabling rapid results outside of clinical settings.
Also known as Diassess
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHealth TechDiagnosticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)
DM
Debkishore MitrainFounder
JR
John R. WaldeisenCo-founder
Board
ET
JB
Justin ButlerBoard director
TY
Tuff YenBoard director
ST
Steve TablakBoard director
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$32.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$32.5MraisedJan 2020 · 30 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$32.5MraisedJan 2020 · 30 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Steve TablakDirector
- Erik T. EngelsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Justin ButlerDirector
- Tuff YenDirector
- John R. WaldeisenDirector
- Debkishore MitraDirector
- Offering amount
- $32.5M
- Amount sold
- $32.5M
- First sale
- Mar 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2020 | $3M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2017 | $1.5M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2016 | $1.4M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2015 | $225K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2014 | $599.5K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2012 | $148.9K |
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 Lucira Health do?
- Lucira Health manufactures portable diagnostic devices that connect to smartphones to test bodily fluids for infectious diseases, enabling rapid results outside of clinical settings.
- Who founded Lucira Health?
- Lucira Health was founded by Debkishore Mitra, John R. Waldeisen.
- Who are Lucira Health's investors?
- Lucira Health's investors include 11.2 Capital, Foresite Capital, ShangBay Capital LLC, Y Combinator, OS Fund.
- How much funding has Lucira Health raised?
- Lucira Health has disclosed $32.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Lucira Health headquartered?
- Lucira Health is headquartered in Emeryville, US.