SeaStar Medical
NASDAQ: ICUDenver, US · Founded 2007 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
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Glen Andersonunlockedknows Jen Baird, NACD.DC · together at University of Michigan (overlapped)
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SeaStar Medical develops the Selective Cytopheretic Device (SCD), a therapy that targets highly activated neutrophils and monocytes to neutralize the hyperinflammatory immune response in critically ill ICU patients facing conditions such as infection, trauma, or surgery. The device integrates with existing hemodialysis delivery systems and is aimed at reducing dependency on dialysis and time in the ICU.
Founders & leadership
SeaStar Medical was founded in 2007 by H David Humes.
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H David HumesFounder
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Eric SchlorffinChief Executive OfficerChief Executive Officer of SeaStar Medical, which develops the Selective Cytopheretic Device to address hyperinflammatory immune responses in critically ill patients. He has experience in healthcare venture capital relationships and executing public market transactions.
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Peter DeComoExecutive
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Mark MorsfieldinCEO (CytoPherx)2007–2015Mark Morsfield is an executive officer at SeaStar Medical, which develops the Selective Cytopheretic Device to address hyperinflammatory immune responses in critically ill ICU patients. He has over 30 years of experience in life sciences, healthcare services, venture capital, and M&A, with involvement across seed-stage, growth, and commercialization phases.
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R James DanehyExecutive
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Jen Baird, NACD.DCinChair of the Board | Independent Board Director [Nasdaq: ICU]Jen Baird is board director at SeaStar Medical with over 35 years of experience, including two decades as a CEO of venture and angel-backed startups in healthcare where she raised over $75M and led product development and commercialization efforts resulting in FDA clearances and exits. She holds NACD Directorship Certification and serves on boards of public, private, and non-profit organizations.
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Eric S.inChief Executive OfficerEric S. is CEO of SeaStar Medical, which develops a selective cytopheretic device for treating hyperinflammatory immune responses in critically ill patients. He has led the company through a period of growth including capital raises and a NASDAQ listing via deSPAC transaction.
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Michael MessingerinChief Financial OfficerMichael Messinger is Chief Financial Officer at SeaStar Medical, which develops an immunomodulatory device for critically ill ICU patients. He has over 20 years of experience in biotechnology finance, including raising more than $275 million in capital and managing banking and investor relationships.
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Kenneth Van HeelBoard director
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Leslie BottorffBoard director
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$21.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2011–2020
▶$5.3MraisedDec 2020 · 4 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$5.3MraisedDec 2020 · 4 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eric SchlorffExecutive Officer, Director
- Amount sold
- $5.3M
- First sale
- Jul 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$16.4MraisedJan 2012 · 23 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$16.4MraisedJan 2012 · 23 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alvin VitangcolDirector
- Kenneth Van HeelDirector
- Leslie BottorffDirector
- William WhiteDirector
- H David HumesDirector
- Peter DeComoDirector
- Mark MorsfieldExecutive Officer
- R James DanehyExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $33.9M
- Amount sold
- $16.4M
- Minimum investment
- $12.5K
- First sale
- Sep 2011
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2007
- Federal exemptions
- 06
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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SeaStar Medical Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Updatesmanilatimes.net · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does SeaStar Medical do?
- SeaStar Medical develops the Selective Cytopheretic Device (SCD), a therapy that targets highly activated neutrophils and monocytes to neutralize the hyperinflammatory immune response in critically ill ICU patients facing conditions such as infection, trauma, or surgery. The device integrates with existing hemodialysis delivery systems and is aimed at reducing dependency on dialysis and time in the ICU.
- Who founded SeaStar Medical?
- SeaStar Medical was founded by H David Humes in 2007.
- Who are SeaStar Medical's investors?
- SeaStar Medical's investors include Aphelion Capital, Capital Midwest Fund, Early Stage Partners, LP, WMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center.
- How much funding has SeaStar Medical raised?
- SeaStar Medical has disclosed $21.7M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is SeaStar Medical headquartered?
- SeaStar Medical is headquartered in Denver, US.