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Renalis

Chicago, US · Founded 2016 · Illinois corporation · 7 known investors

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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.

Founders & leadership

Renalis was founded in 2016 by Missy Lavender.

MLMissy Lavender
Missy LavenderChief Executive Officer & FounderMissy Lavender is an executive with experience in digital health and launching both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She has held roles in investor relations at public real estate development companies and in banking and investment banking.

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 5

Healthcare Collaboration FundleadJumpStartJumpStart IncJumpStart Inc.University Hospitals Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$745K disclosed across 3 rounds · 2019–2023

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
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 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 Freemind Investments, 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.