Renalis
Chicago, US · Founded 2016 · Illinois corporation · 1 known investors
Renalis develops prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs), software applications that deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to patients under a clinician's care to prevent or treat medical disorders. The products are developed like pharmaceuticals, undergoing clinical trials and FDA clearance, and are available only by clinician prescription.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Founders & leadership
Renalis was founded in 2016 by Missy Lavender.
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Missy LavenderFounder
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$745K disclosed across 3 rounds · 2019–2023
▶$25KraisedAug 2023 · 10 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$25KraisedAug 2023 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Missy LavenderExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $25K
- First sale
- Aug 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Illinois
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$700KraisedSep 2021 · 11 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$700KraisedSep 2021 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Missy LavenderExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $700K
- Amount sold
- $700K
- First sale
- Aug 2021
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Illinois
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$20KraisedSep 2020 · 10 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$20KraisedSep 2020 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Missy LavenderExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.3M
- Amount sold
- $20K
- First sale
- Dec 2019
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Illinois, 2016
- 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
- What does Renalis do?
- Renalis develops prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs), software applications that deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to patients under a clinician's care to prevent or treat medical disorders. The products are developed like pharmaceuticals, undergoing clinical trials and FDA clearance, and are available only by clinician prescription.
- Who founded Renalis?
- Renalis was founded by Missy Lavender in 2016.
- Who are Renalis's investors?
- Renalis's investors include Jumpstart Ventures.
- How much funding has Renalis raised?
- Renalis has disclosed $745K raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Renalis headquartered?
- Renalis is headquartered in Chicago, US.

