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MediBeacon Inc.

Saint Louis, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 31 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

MediBeacon develops biocompatible fluorescent tracer agents detected by skin sensors for clinical diagnostic applications including kidney function assessment and gastrointestinal permeability measurement. The company's medical technology platform serves clinicians managing patients with kidney disease and inflammatory bowel disorders, with additional applications in surgical visualization and preclinical research.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

MediBeacon Inc. was founded in 2012 by Richard Dorshow.

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Richard DorshowFounder
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Terence SternExecutive
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Steven HanleyExecutive

Board

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Steven MillerBoard director
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David PresentBoard director
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Cherine PlumakerBoard director
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Richard LytleBoard director
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Charles BoltenBoard director
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John A. FrielBoard director

Investors · 3

BioGenerator VenturesSt. Louis · $50K – $250K
Missouri Technology CorporationSt. Louis
Newlin Investment Company LLCPittsburgh · $100K – $3M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$87.5M disclosed across 10 rounds · 2012–2023

▶$16.1MraisedJan 2025 · 38 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven MillerDirector
  • David PresentDirector
  • Richard DorshowExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cherine PlumakerDirector
  • Terence SternExecutive Officer
  • Steven HanleyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$17.5M
Amount sold
$16.1M
First sale
Aug 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.8MraisedMar 2023 · 11 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven HanleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven MillerDirector
  • Richard DorshowExecutive Officer, Director
  • David PresentDirector
  • Cherine PlumakerDirector
  • Terence SternExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.8M
Amount sold
$1.8M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.1MraisedJul 2022 · 25 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard DorshowExecutive Officer, Director
  • Terence SternExecutive Officer
  • Cherine PlumakerDirector
  • Steven HanleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven MillerDirector
  • David PresentDirector
Offering amount
$8.1M
Amount sold
$8.1M
First sale
Jan 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$34.3MraisedSep 2019 · 7 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David PresentDirector
  • Richard DorshowExecutive Officer, Director
  • Terence SternExecutive Officer
  • Steven MillerDirector
  • Cherine PlumakerDirector
  • Steven HanleyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$34.8M
Amount sold
$34.3M
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedDec 2018 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Cherine PlumakerDirector
  • David PresentDirector
  • Terence SternExecutive Officer
  • Steven MillerDirector
  • Steven HanleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard DorshowExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$1.3M
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
Nov 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.1MraisedJul 2018 · 11 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven HanleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven MillerDirector
  • David PresentDirector
  • Terence SternExecutive Officer
  • Richard DorshowExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cherine PlumakerDirector
Offering amount
$2.1M
Amount sold
$2.1M
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
May 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.6MraisedJan 2018 · 22 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Terence SternExecutive Officer
  • Steven HanleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven MillerDirector
  • Cherine PlumakerDirector
  • David PresentDirector
  • Richard DorshowExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.2M
Amount sold
$4.6M
First sale
Jan 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.2MraisedMar 2017 · 3 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Cherine PlumakerDirector
  • Richard DorshowExecutive Officer, Director
  • David PresentDirector
  • Steven MillerDirector
  • Steve HanleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Terence SternExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$11.2M
Amount sold
$11.2M
Sales commissions
$510K
Placement agents
Bruce Roberts
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
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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Beaconhcs6 shared keywordsBeacon Healthcare Systems provides HIPAA-compliant SaaS solutions for health plans and payors, including tools for appeals and grievances management, compliance data oversight, and CMS universe file validation. Its products use automation (RPA/bots) and workflows to help payers of all sizes meet regulatory requirements and manage medical management operations.

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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2016$181.5K

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.

In the news

MediBeacon Receives $10 Million in Amended Agreements with Huadong Medicine to Accelerate Development of Transdermal GFR Measurement Systemprnewswire.com · Nov 2022Noninvasive, point-of-care kidney monitor startup raises $22.4M to get to market | Fierce Biotechfiercebiotech.com · Aug 2015MediBeacon™ Inc. Enters into Agreement for $22.4 Million Investment to Bring Breakthrough Noninvasive Real-Time Kidney Monitoring to Market - Medibeaconmedibeacon.com · Aug 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does MediBeacon Inc. do?
MediBeacon develops biocompatible fluorescent tracer agents detected by skin sensors for clinical diagnostic applications including kidney function assessment and gastrointestinal permeability measurement. The company's medical technology platform serves clinicians managing patients with kidney disease and inflammatory bowel disorders, with additional applications in surgical visualization and preclinical research.
Who founded MediBeacon Inc.?
MediBeacon Inc. was founded by Richard Dorshow in 2012.
Who are MediBeacon Inc.'s investors?
MediBeacon Inc.'s investors include BioGenerator Ventures, Missouri Technology Corporation, Newlin Investment Company LLC.
How much funding has MediBeacon Inc. raised?
MediBeacon Inc. has disclosed $87.5M raised across 10 rounds.
Where is MediBeacon Inc. headquartered?
MediBeacon Inc. is headquartered in Saint Louis, US.