Sofie Biosciences
Culver City, US · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
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Founders & leadership
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Michael PhelpsFounder
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Stan BermanChief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary2012–2018Stan Berman is an executive officer at Sofie Biosciences with prior experience as a Chief Financial Officer in life sciences and high technology companies, with expertise in financial planning, capital raising, and business development.
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Patrick PhelpsPresident, CEO, & Board Member, Co-FounderPatrick Phelps is founder and Executive Officer of Sofie Biosciences, a molecular imaging and radiopharmaceutical company. He has over 23 years of experience in diagnostic imaging technology and scaling companies from startups to publicly traded enterprises.
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Johannes CzerninNamed on SEC filing
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James HeathNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Ajit SinghBoard director
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Carl W. McKinzieBoard director
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Roy DoumaniBoard director
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Howard MaronBoard director
Investors · 4
Cycad Group LLClisted by Cycad Group LLCSanta Barbara
How we know: Cycad Group LLC's portfolio page · funding news · prnewswire.com · Not right? Tell us
Also in the syndicate · 3
MRM CapitalTata Industriesleadthe Cycad Group
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$4.7M disclosed across 2 of 5 rounds · 2010–2019
- Undisclosed amountSeries AOct 2013
Tata Industries (lead), MRM Capital, the Cycad Group
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▶$950KraisedJul 2019 · 14 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$950KraisedJul 2019 · 14 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Patrick E. PhelpsExecutive Officer, Director
- Joel CohenExecutive Officer
- Johannes CzerninDirector
- Ken Hermann, M.D.Director
- James HeathDirector
- Michael PhelpsDirector
- Ajit SinghDirector
- Howard MaronDirector
- Carl W. McKinzieDirector
- Philipp CzerninExecutive Officer
- Melissa Moore, Ph.DExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $950K
- Amount sold
- $950K
- First sale
- Jul 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$16.8MofferedJun 2017 · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$16.8MofferedJun 2017 · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Stan BermanExecutive Officer
- Roy DoumaniDirector
- Johannes CzerninDirector
- Patrick E. PhelpsExecutive Officer, Director
- Ajit SinghDirector
- Philipp CzerninExecutive Officer
- Michael PhelpsDirector
- Carl W. McKinzieDirector
- Howard MaronDirector
- James HeathDirector
- Melissa Moore, Ph.DExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $16.8M
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.7MraisedJun 2016 · 9 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.7MraisedJun 2016 · 9 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Carl W. McKinzieDirector
- Michael E. PhelpsDirector
- Johannes CzerninDirector
- Roy DoumaniDirector
- Stan BermanExecutive Officer
- Patrick PhelpsExecutive Officer, Director
- James HeathDirector
- Howard MaronDirector
- Ajit SinghDirector
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $3.7M
- First sale
- May 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 10 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 | 2018 | $1M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2017 | $2M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2017 | $2M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2016 | $149.8K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2014 | $1.5M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2013 | $1.8M |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2012 | $995.5K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2012 | $250K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2012 | $145.2K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2011 | $150K |
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
- Who founded Sofie Biosciences?
- Sofie Biosciences was founded by Michael Phelps.
- Who are Sofie Biosciences's investors?
- Sofie Biosciences's investors include Cycad Group LLC.
- How much funding has Sofie Biosciences raised?
- Sofie Biosciences has disclosed $4.7M raised across 2 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Sofie Biosciences headquartered?
- Sofie Biosciences is headquartered in Culver City, US.
