Rhaeos
Evanston, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
Rhaeos develops FlowSense, a noninvasive wireless wearable skin patch that monitors fluid flow in the body, initially targeting hydrocephalus patients who depend on implantable shunts for cerebrospinal fluid management.
Founders & leadership
Rhaeos was founded in 2018 by Dr. Chad Webb, John A. Rogers, Roozbeh Ghaffari, and Anna Lisa Somera.
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Dr. Chad Webb
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John A. RogersCo-founder
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Roozbeh GhaffariCo-founder
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Anna Lisa SomeraCo-founder
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Chad SeaverNamed on SEC filing
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R. Chad WebbNamed on SEC filing
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Adam ZyskNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$6.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2023
▶$6.2MraisedMar 2023 · 23 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$6.2MraisedMar 2023 · 23 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chad SeaverDirector
- John A. RogersExecutive Officer, Director
- R. Chad WebbExecutive Officer, Director
- Roozbeh GhaffariDirector
- Anna Lisa SomeraExecutive Officer
- Adam ZyskExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $13M
- Amount sold
- $6.2M
- First sale
- Feb 2023
- 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 · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2022 | $3.1M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2021 | $1M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2021 | $978.6K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $225K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Rhaeos do?
- Rhaeos develops FlowSense, a noninvasive wireless wearable skin patch that monitors fluid flow in the body, initially targeting hydrocephalus patients who depend on implantable shunts for cerebrospinal fluid management.
- Who founded Rhaeos?
- Rhaeos was founded by Dr. Chad Webb, John A. Rogers, Roozbeh Ghaffari, Anna Lisa Somera in 2018.
- Who are Rhaeos's investors?
- Rhaeos's investors include Creative Ventures, Portal Innovations, Lateral Capital.
- How much funding has Rhaeos raised?
- Rhaeos has disclosed $6.2M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Rhaeos headquartered?
- Rhaeos is headquartered in Evanston, US.


