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SeaStar Medical

NASDAQ: ICU

Denver, US · Founded 2007 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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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
ESEric Schlorff
Eric SchlorffChief 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
MMMark Morsfield
Mark MorsfieldCEO (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
JBJen Baird, NACD.DC
Jen Baird, NACD.DCChair 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.
MMMichael Messinger
Michael MessingerChief 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.
KCKevin Chung
Kevin ChungChief Medical OfficerExecutive Officer at SeaStar Medical Holding

Board

AVAlvin Vitangcol
Alvin VitangcolBoard directorInvestment Team at Capital Midwest Fund
KV
Kenneth Van HeelBoard director
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Leslie BottorffBoard director
WW
William WhiteBoard 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 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through SeaStar Medical went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently 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.