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Rhaeos

Evanston, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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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
JAJohn A. Rogers
John A. RogersCo-founder
RGRoozbeh Ghaffari
Roozbeh GhaffariCo-founder · Member Board Of DirectorsExecutive Officer, Director at Epicore Biosystems
ALAnna Lisa Somera
Anna Lisa SomeraCo-founder · Chief Strategy OfficerAnna Lisa Somera holds graduate degrees in cell biology, business, and public health, and has spent over two decades in early-stage biomedical ventures, medical device operations, and regulatory affairs; she founded Rhaeos, where she serves as Chief Strategy Officer and has led the company through multiple funding rounds and regulatory milestones including FDA breakthrough designation.
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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 · 4

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6.2M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021–2023

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Rhaeos went on to found or lead other companies.

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2022$3.1M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2021$1M
National Science FoundationPhase II2021$978.6K
National Science FoundationPhase I2020$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, Steele Foundation for Hope, Lateral Capital.
How much funding has Rhaeos raised?
Rhaeos has disclosed $6.2M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Rhaeos headquartered?
Rhaeos is headquartered in Evanston, US.