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Nuclein

Austin, US · Founded 2017 · Texas LLC · 1 known investors

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Nuclein makes the DASH Rapid PCR System, a compact point-of-care diagnostic instrument that delivers lab-quality PCR test results in about 15 minutes from a single cartridge. It is used in clinics such as urgent care, pediatric, and primary care settings to test for multiple viruses during a patient visit.

Founders & leadership

Nuclein was founded in 2017 by Alan Blake.

ABAlan Blake
Alan BlakeFounder · Chief Executive OfficerHe previously co-founded and led Yorktown Technologies, maker of GloFish fluorescent fish, before its sale to Spectrum Brands in 2017, and earlier founded ClassMap, a venture-backed online learning platform used at over 75 universities.

Board

RC
Richard CrockettBoard director
WN
Walter NarajowskiBoard director
SC
Sanjay ChandraBoard director
JB
John ButlerBoard director
WC
William CunninghamBoard director
HD
H. David ShockleyBoard director

Investors · 1

Also in the syndicate · 1

Trinity Private Equity Grouplead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$46.9M disclosed across 5 of 9 rounds · 2019–2026

▶$9.3MraisedAug 2026 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan BlakeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard CrockettDirector
  • William CunninghamDirector
  • Douglas BryantDirector
  • Sanjay ChandraDirector
  • H. David ShockleyDirector
  • Walter NarajowskiDirector
  • Jeffrey StukulsExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$16.1M
Amount sold
$9.3M
First sale
Jun 2026
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Texas
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$19.1MraisedApr 2026 · 49 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Douglas BryantDirector
  • H. David ShockleyDirector
  • Alan BlakeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Walter NarajowskiDirector
  • William CunninghamDirector
  • Richard CrockettDirector
  • Sanjay ChandraDirector
  • Jeffrey StukulsExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$19.1M
Sales commissions
$1M
Placement agents
Sanjay Chandra
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Texas
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$9.4MraisedFeb 2026 · 34 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan BlakeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sanjay ChandraDirector
  • William CunninghamDirector
  • Richard CrockettDirector
  • Douglas BryantDirector
  • Walter NarajowskiDirector
  • Jeffrey StukulsExecutive Officer
  • H. David ShockleyDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$9.4M
Sales commissions
$1.5M
Placement agents
Sanjay Chandra
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Texas
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.8MraisedAug 2024 · 18 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan BlakeExecutive Officer, Director
  • William CunninghamDirector
  • H. David ShockleyDirector
  • Richard CrockettDirector
  • Walter NarajowskiDirector
  • Sanjay ChandraDirector
  • John ButlerDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$8.8M
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Texas
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedMar 2023 · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sanjay ChandraDirector
  • Richard CrockettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey StukulsExecutive Officer
  • John ButlerDirector
  • David ShockleyDirector
  • William CunninghamDirector
  • Alan BlakeExecutive Officer, Director
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Texas
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedJul 2022 · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John ButlerDirector
  • Richard CrockettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alan BlakeExecutive Officer, Director
  • David ShockleyDirector
  • Sanjay ChandraDirector
  • William CunninghamDirector
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Texas, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedJan 2021 · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan BlakeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sanjay ChandraDirector
  • John ButlerDirector
  • William CunninghamDirector
  • Richard CrockettExecutive Officer, Director
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Texas, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MofferedFeb 2020 · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan BlakeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard CrockettExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Minimum investment
$25K
Proceeds to insiders
$50K
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Texas, 2017
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 Nuclein do?
Nuclein makes the DASH Rapid PCR System, a compact point-of-care diagnostic instrument that delivers lab-quality PCR test results in about 15 minutes from a single cartridge. It is used in clinics such as urgent care, pediatric, and primary care settings to test for multiple viruses during a patient visit.
Who founded Nuclein?
Nuclein was founded by Alan Blake in 2017.
How much funding has Nuclein raised?
Nuclein has disclosed $46.9M raised across 5 of its 9 known rounds.
Where is Nuclein headquartered?
Nuclein is headquartered in Austin, US.