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OmniAb

NASDAQ: OABI

Emeryville, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation

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OmniAb develops transgenic animal platforms engineered to generate human antibodies for therapeutic drug discovery, serving biopharmaceutical researchers and drug developers.

Founders & leadership

KGKurt Gustafson
Kurt GustafsoninChief Financial OfficerKurt Gustafson held multiple finance roles at Amgen from 1991 to 2006, including Treasurer, VP of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, and VP Finance for Manufacturing, before serving as CFO at Halozyme Therapeutics and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals. He holds a BA in Accounting from North Park University and an MBA from UCLA.
CBCharles Berkman
Charles BerkmaninChief Legal Officer & Secretary
MFMatt Foehr
Matt FoehrinChief Executive Officer
ANAmechi Nwachuku
Amechi NwachukuinChief Operating OfficerChief Operating Officer at OmniAb. Nwachuku has held leadership roles across biotech, medtech, pharmaceuticals, and consumer health, with experience in P&L management and strategy development across international teams.
KAKurt A. Gustafson
Kurt A. GustafsoninExecutive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial OfficerKurt Gustafson holds a BA in Accounting from North Park University and an MBA from UCLA. He spent over a decade in finance roles at Amgen, including Treasurer and VP of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, before serving as CFO of Amgen's International Operations and later as CFO at Halozyme Therapeutics and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, where he led financing rounds and strategic acquisitions. He joined OmniAb as CFO in March 2022.
CSCharles S. Berkman
Charles S. BerkmaninChief Legal Officer & Secretary

Board

JH
John HigginsBoard director
CR
Carolyn R. BertozziBoard director
JC
Jennifer CochranBoard director
PJ
Philip J. GotwalsBoard director
SL
Steve LoveBoard director
SC
Steve CrouseBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$30M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

$30MraisedSep 2025 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Carolyn R. BertozziDirector
  • Kurt GustafsonExecutive Officer
  • John HigginsDirector
  • Jennifer CochranDirector
  • Matthew W. FoehrExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles BerkmanExecutive Officer
  • Philip J. GotwalsDirector
  • Steve LoveDirector
  • Steve CrouseDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
Sales commissions
$1.8M
Placement agents
Leerink Partners LLC
First sale
Aug 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
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 OmniAb do?
OmniAb develops transgenic animal platforms engineered to generate human antibodies for therapeutic drug discovery, serving biopharmaceutical researchers and drug developers.
How much funding has OmniAb raised?
OmniAb has disclosed $30M raised across 1 round.
Where is OmniAb headquartered?
OmniAb is headquartered in Emeryville, US.