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Obatala Sciences
New Orleans, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 11 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Obatala Sciences was founded in 2017 by Jeffrey Gimble and Trivia Frazier.
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Trivia FrazierCo-founder · President and Chief Executive OfficerTrivia Frazier is President and CEO of Obatala Sciences, a biotech company developing human-derived research tools and stem cell technologies. With over two decades of experience in adipose biology, tissue engineering, and translational research, Frazier also leads Abstract Ventures, a consultancy supporting research capacity at HBCUs and nonprofit institutions, and holds adjunct faculty positions at Tulane University.
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Xiying Wu GimbleNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 5
Also in the syndicate · 3
Benson Capital PartnersOchsner Lafayette General Healthcare Innovation Fund IIleadThe Hackett-Robertson-Tobe Group
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$3.5M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2020–2022
- $3MSeries AOct 2022 · 3 sources
être Venture Capital (lead), Ochsner Lafayette General Healthcare Innovation Fund II (lead), Benson Capital Partners, Elevate Capital Fund, The Hackett-Robertson-Tobe Group
Source ↗
▶$535KraisedJan 2021 · 10 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$535KraisedJan 2021 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jeffrey GimbleExecutive Officer, Director
- Trivia FrazierExecutive Officer, Director
- Xiying Wu GimbleExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $535K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Sep 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Obatala Sciences?
- Obatala Sciences was founded by Jeffrey Gimble, Trivia Frazier in 2017.
- Who are Obatala Sciences's investors?
- Obatala Sciences's investors include Beresford Ventures, Elevate Capital.
- How much funding has Obatala Sciences raised?
- Obatala Sciences has disclosed $3.5M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Obatala Sciences headquartered?
- Obatala Sciences is headquartered in New Orleans, US.