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NextGen Jane

Oakland, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

NextGen Jane runs a longitudinal molecular study of women's menstruation, using an at-home organic cotton tampon collection kit that members mail in to derive genomic insights from uterine samples. The company aims to improve diagnostics and treatment for gynecological conditions such as endometriosis and other menstrual and reproductive health issues.

Founders & leadership

NextGen Jane was founded in 2014 by Stephen Gire and Ridhi Tariyal.

SGStephen Gire
Stephen GireCo-founder
RTRidhi Tariyal
Ridhi TariyalCo-founder

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$19.5M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2023

$7MraisedOct 2023 · 7 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen GireExecutive Officer, Director
  • Deborah KilpatrickDirector
  • Ridhi TariyalExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adam SharkawyDirector
Offering amount
$7.8M
Amount sold
$7M
First sale
Sep 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.5MraisedJun 2022 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • STEPHEN GIREExecutive Officer, Director
  • RIDHI TARIYALExecutive Officer, Director
  • DEBORAH KILPATRICKDirector
  • ADAM SHARKAWYDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
May 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$8.7MraisedApr 2019 · 14 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam SharkawyDirector
  • Stephen GireExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ridhi TariyalExecutive Officer, Director
  • Deborah KilpatrickDirector
Offering amount
$8.7M
Amount sold
$8.7M
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2.2MraisedMar 2016 · 7 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen GireDirector
  • Ridhi TariyalExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.4M
Amount sold
$2.2M
First sale
Feb 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
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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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2022$1.5M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2020$267.7K

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does NextGen Jane do?
NextGen Jane runs a longitudinal molecular study of women's menstruation, using an at-home organic cotton tampon collection kit that members mail in to derive genomic insights from uterine samples. The company aims to improve diagnostics and treatment for gynecological conditions such as endometriosis and other menstrual and reproductive health issues.
Who founded NextGen Jane?
NextGen Jane was founded by Stephen Gire, Ridhi Tariyal in 2014.
Who are NextGen Jane's investors?
NextGen Jane's investors include Material Impact.
How much funding has NextGen Jane raised?
NextGen Jane has disclosed $19.5M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is NextGen Jane headquartered?
NextGen Jane is headquartered in Oakland, US.