Solarea Bio
Waltham, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 9 known investors
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Solarea Bio develops plant-sourced living synbiotics (probiotics plus prebiotics) as medical foods targeting inflammatory conditions, starting with bone loss in women with osteopenia. Its clinically tested products aim to address underserved conditions such as osteopenia and rheumatoid arthritis.
Founders & leadership
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ILISSA LARIMOREExecutive
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GERARDO TOLEDONamed on SEC filing
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ERIC SCHOTTNamed on SEC filing
Board
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GREGORY SIECZKIEWICZBoard director
Investors · 9
Olive Tree CapitalBoston
Rising TidePacifica
Bold Capital Partnersreported · 3 sourcesSanta Monicavia Neal Bhadkamkar · board
DigitalDx VenturesreportedMenlo Parkvia Anula Jayasuriya · board
GISEV Family OfficereportedMilan
S2G Investmentsreported · 2 sourcesChicago · $1M – $5M
Viking Global InvestorsreportedStamford
Also in the syndicate · 2
GG 1978 SICAF SIFViking Global
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$37.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2020–2025
▶$9.9MraisedNov 2025 · 5 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$9.9MraisedNov 2025 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- NEAL BHADKAMKARDirector
- MATTHEW WALKERDirector
- ANULA JAYASURIYADirector
- GREGORY SIECZKIEWICZDirector
- CATHERINE BALSAM-SCHWABERExecutive Officer, Director
- ERIC SCHOTTExecutive Officer
- Amount sold
- $9.9M
- First sale
- Nov 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1MraisedSep 2024 · 1 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedSep 2024 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- ANULA JAYASURIYADirector
- MATTHEW WALKERDirector
- NEAL BHADKAMKARDirector
- ILISSA LARIMOREExecutive Officer
- GREGORY SIECZKIEWICZDirector
- GERARDO TOLEDOExecutive Officer, Director
- ERIC SCHOTTExecutive Officer
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Aug 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$15MraisedMay 2023 · 4 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$15MraisedMay 2023 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- ANULA JAYASURIYADirector
- GREGORY SIECZKIEWICZDirector
- MATTHEW WALKERDirector
- GERARDO TOLEDOExecutive Officer, Director
- NEAL BHADKAMKARDirector
- ERIC SCHOTTExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $25M
- Amount sold
- $15M
- First sale
- May 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$11.3MraisedSep 2020 · 15 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$11.3MraisedSep 2020 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- GREGORY SIECZKIEWICZDirector
- GERARDO TOLEDOExecutive Officer, Director
- ERIC SCHOTTExecutive Officer
- MATTHEW WALKERDirector
- NEAL BHADKAMKARDirector
- ANULA JAYASURIYADirector
- Offering amount
- $14.8M
- Amount sold
- $11.3M
- First sale
- Aug 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Solarea Bio do?
- Solarea Bio develops plant-sourced living synbiotics (probiotics plus prebiotics) as medical foods targeting inflammatory conditions, starting with bone loss in women with osteopenia. Its clinically tested products aim to address underserved conditions such as osteopenia and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Who are Solarea Bio's investors?
- Solarea Bio's investors include Olive Tree Capital, Rising Tide, Bold Capital Partners, DigitalDx Ventures, GISEV Family Office, S2G Investments, Viking Global Investors.
- How much funding has Solarea Bio raised?
- Solarea Bio has disclosed $37.2M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Solarea Bio headquartered?
- Solarea Bio is headquartered in Waltham, US.


