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Sab

NASDAQ: SABS

Miami Beach, US · Founded 2014 · 88 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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SAB BIO is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing multi-specific human immunoglobulin G (hIgG) therapies to treat and prevent immune and autoimmune disorders, using genetically engineered transchromosomic cattle to produce therapeutic candidates. The company has advanced its lead candidate SAB-142 for Type 1 Diabetes into Phase 2b clinical trials.

Founders & leadership

Sab was founded in 2014 by Eddie J Sullivan.

EJEddie J Sullivan
Eddie J SullivanCo-Founder and PresidentEddie J Sullivan is the founder of SAB BIO, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing multi-specific human immunoglobulin G therapies using genetically engineered transchromosomic cattle. He brings executive experience in biotechnology with expertise in FDA regulation, vaccines, and infectious diseases.
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Russell BeyerChief Financial Officer, EVP2021–2023Russell Beyer is an Executive Officer at SAB Biotherapeutics who previously held senior finance and operations roles at Fortune 100 pharmaceutical and technology companies including AstraZeneca, Teva Pharmaceuticals, World Fuel Services, and Hewlett Packard, with experience in business transformation, merger integration, and international operations across Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
SJSamuel J. Reich
Samuel J. ReichChief Executive OfficerSamuel J. Reich is Chief Executive Officer of SAB Biotherapeutics, which he joined in 2021 following its combination with Big Cypress Acquisition Group, where he served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. He previously co-founded Biscayne Neurotherapeutics in 2011 (sold to Supernus Pharmaceuticals in 2018) and founded Acuity Pharmaceuticals in 2002 (acquired by Opko Health). Reich holds a B.A. in Biochemistry from Clark University and a M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania, where he conducted doctoral research on gene therapy applications, and is an inventor on multiple U.S. and international patents related to RNA interference therapeutics.

Board

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Jeffrey SpragensBoard director
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Andrew MoinBoard director
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Jay SkylerBoard director
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Erick LuceraBoard director
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William PolvinoBoard director
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Katie ElliasBoard director
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David LinkBoard director
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Scott GibersonBoard director
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Christine HamiltonBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$182.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$175MraisedAug 2025 · 17 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew MoinDirector
  • Jay SkylerDirector
  • Erick LuceraDirector
  • Samuel ReichExecutive Officer, Director
  • William PolvinoDirector
  • Katie ElliasDirector
  • Eddie SullivanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey SpragensDirector
  • David LinkDirector
  • Scott GibersonDirector
  • Christine HamiltonDirector
Offering amount
$175M
Amount sold
$175M
Sales commissions
$10.5M
Placement agents
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Chardan Capital Markets, LLC, Leerink Partners LLC, UBS SECURITIES LLC
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.5MraisedOct 2023 · 13 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Russell BeyerExecutive Officer
  • Erick LuceraDirector
  • David Charles LinkDirector
  • Samuel ReichExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eddie J. SullivanExecutive Officer, Director
  • William PolvinoDirector
  • Christine HamiltonDirector
  • Scott GibersonDirector
  • Andrew MoinDirector
  • Jeffrey G. SpragensDirector
Offering amount
$7.5M
Amount sold
$7.5M
Sales commissions
$450K
Placement agents
Chardan Capital Markets LLC
First sale
Oct 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2019$1.4M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2019$199.6K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2016$1.4M

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sab do?
SAB BIO is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing multi-specific human immunoglobulin G (hIgG) therapies to treat and prevent immune and autoimmune disorders, using genetically engineered transchromosomic cattle to produce therapeutic candidates. The company has advanced its lead candidate SAB-142 for Type 1 Diabetes into Phase 2b clinical trials.
Who founded Sab?
Sab was founded by Eddie J Sullivan in 2014.
Who are Sab's investors?
Sab's investors include JDRF T1D Fund.
How much funding has Sab raised?
Sab has disclosed $182.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Sab headquartered?
Sab is headquartered in Miami Beach, US.