Othram
The Woodlands, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 90 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
Othram provides forensic DNA testing and analysis infrastructure for law enforcement agencies, medical examiners, and missing persons organizations to identify human remains and resolve cold cases. The company offers in-house DNA processing, genealogical analysis, and a DNA database (DNASolves) to match forensic evidence with potential relatives.
Founders & leadership
Othram was founded in 2018 by David Mittelman and STEPHEN HSU.
Board
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$47.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2024
▶$22.1MraisedJun 2025 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- David MittelmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Stephen OskouiDirector
- John H. BurbankDirector
- Offering amount
- $27M
- Amount sold
- $22.1M
- First sale
- Feb 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$18MraisedSep 2021 · 4 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- STEPHEN OSKOUIDirector
- STEPHEN HSUDirector
- DAVID MITTELMANExecutive Officer, Director
- JOHN H BURBANKDirector
- Offering amount
- $18M
- Amount sold
- $18M
- First sale
- Sep 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.6MraisedMay 2020 · 7 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- STEPHEN HSUDirector
- DAVID MITTELMANExecutive Officer, Director
- JOHN H BURBANKDirector
- Offering amount
- $6.5M
- Amount sold
- $4.6M
- First sale
- Apr 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.5MraisedOct 2018 · 5 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- DAVID MITTELMANExecutive Officer, Director
- STEVEN HSUDirector
- JOHN BURBANKDirector
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $2.5M
- First sale
- Sep 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.9K |
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.
In the news
Victim of 1981 Los Angeles County homicide identified by Riverside County investigators after 45 years - CBS Los Angelescbsnews.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Othram do?
- Othram provides forensic DNA testing and analysis infrastructure for law enforcement agencies, medical examiners, and missing persons organizations to identify human remains and resolve cold cases. The company offers in-house DNA processing, genealogical analysis, and a DNA database (DNASolves) to match forensic evidence with potential relatives.
- Who founded Othram?
- Othram was founded by David Mittelman, STEPHEN HSU in 2018.
- Who are Othram's investors?
- Othram's investors include Gigafund, Lauder Partners, Nimble Partners.
- How much funding has Othram raised?
- Othram has disclosed $47.2M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Othram headquartered?
- Othram is headquartered in The Woodlands, US.