Movano
Livermore, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Movano was founded in 2018 by Michael Leabman.
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Michael LeabmanFounder
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Christopher Chance MorelandExecutive
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Emily Wang-FairbairnBoard director
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Emily FairbarnBoard director
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Seth DemseyBoard director
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John Adler CrystalBoard director
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Nicholas DonofrioBoard director
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Patrick FleuryBoard director
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Brian CullinanBoard directorBrian Cullinan spent over 35 years at PwC in senior leadership roles, including Southwest Region Managing Partner and US Board member, advising Fortune 100/500 companies on risk management, M&A, and governance. He currently serves as an independent director at Movano Health, chairing its Audit and Compensation Committees, and as Board Chairman of CodeLogic.
Investors · 2
Cota Capitallisted by Cota CapitalSan Francisco
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Tri-Valley VenturesreportedPleasanton
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$85.7M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2018–2026
▶$33MraisedSep 2026 · 26 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$33MraisedSep 2026 · 26 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Seth DemseyExecutive Officer, Director
- John Adler CrystalExecutive Officer, Director
- Christopher Chance MorelandExecutive Officer
- Emily FairbarnDirector
- Nicholas DonofrioDirector
- Patrick FleuryDirector
- Brian CullinanDirector
- Offering amount
- $33M
- Amount sold
- $33M
- Sales commissions
- $1.7M
- Placement agents
- GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC, MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc
- First sale
- Aug 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$24.1MraisedApr 2024 · 185 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$24.1MraisedApr 2024 · 185 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ruben CaballeroDirector
- Brian CullinanDirector
- Emily FairbairnDirector
- Cogan JeremyExecutive Officer
- John MastrototaroExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael LeabmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $24.1M
- Amount sold
- $24.1M
- Sales commissions
- $1.2M
- Placement agents
- B. Riley Securities, Inc., Newbridge Securities Corporation, The Benchmark Company, LLC
- First sale
- Apr 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$12.5MraisedDec 2020 · 334 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$12.5MraisedDec 2020 · 334 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael LeabmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Emily Wang FairbairnDirector
- Brian CullinanDirector
- Ruben CaballeroDirector
- Cogan JExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $12.5M
- Amount sold
- $12.5M
- Sales commissions
- $612.1K
- Placement agents
- Newbridge Securities Corporation
- First sale
- Feb 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$10.2MraisedApr 2019 · 183 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10.2MraisedApr 2019 · 183 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael LeabmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Emily Wang-FairbairnDirector
- Offering amount
- $11M
- Amount sold
- $10.2M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- Sales commissions
- $870K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $150K
- Placement agents
- National Securities Corporation
- First sale
- Mar 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.8MraisedMar 2018 · 22 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.8MraisedMar 2018 · 22 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael LeabmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7.5M
- Amount sold
- $5.8M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- Sales commissions
- $277.4K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $150K
- Placement agents
- National Securities Corporation
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Movano?
- Movano was founded by Michael Leabman in 2018.
- Who are Movano's investors?
- Movano's investors include Cota Capital, Tri-Valley Ventures.
- How much funding has Movano raised?
- Movano has disclosed $85.7M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is Movano headquartered?
- Movano is headquartered in Livermore, US.

