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Othram

The Woodlands, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 90 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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113 people in our graph share verified history with the Othram team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Beau Barnesunlockedknows David Mittelman · together at Elite Surgical Affiliates (overlapped)
knows the team · via King's College London
×6knows the team · via The University of Texas at Dallas
×4knows the team · via Baylor College of Medicine

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.

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Founders & leadership

Othram was founded in 2018 by David Mittelman and STEPHEN HSU.

DMDavid Mittelman
David MittelmaninFounder & Chief Executive OfficerDavid Mittelman is an executive officer and director at Othram, a company that develops forensic DNA sequencing technology used by law enforcement agencies to identify human remains and solve cold cases.
SHSTEPHEN HSU
STEPHEN HSUCo-founder

Board

SOStephen Oskoui
Stephen Oskouiin𝕏Investor / Board MemberA Stanford student and self-described entrepreneur (personal site last updated in 2000)
JHJohn H. Burbank
John H. BurbankBoard directorInvestor at Nimble Partners

Investors · 3

GigafundAustin · $1M – $5M
Lauder PartnersLos Altosvia Gary Lauder · inferred
Nimble PartnersSan Franciscovia John Burbank · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$47.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2024

▶$22.1MraisedJun 2025 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$18MraisedSep 2021 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.6MraisedMay 2020 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.5MraisedOct 2018 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
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 · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$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 2026Forensic Genomics Firm Othram Raises $18M in Series B Round | GenomeWebgenomeweb.com · Sep 2021Othram Closes $18M Series B Fundingfinsmes.com · Sep 2021Exclusive: Othram raises $18M Series B to use forensic genomics to help crack cold cases - Houston Business Journalbizjournals.com · Sep 2021Othram Closes $18M Series B Funding Round to Help Law Enforcement Crack Previously Unsolvable Cases - Othramothram.com · Sep 2021

Frequently 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.