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Sommetrics

San Diego, US · Delaware corporation

Sommetrics develops a non-invasive medical device using proprietary vacuum technology applied to the neck to reduce airway narrowing associated with obstructive sleep apnea and chronic snoring. The company targets patients seeking alternatives to existing sleep apnea treatments.

HealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

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WALTER FLICKERExecutive
JA
JEROME AARESTADExecutive
RR
RICHARD ROSEinExecutive

Board

AM
AVRAM MILLERBoard director
DB
DENA BRAVATABoard director
DG
DAVID GOLDSMITHBoard director
BA
BEN ANDERSON-RAYBoard director

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$11.1M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2013–2021

  • Undisclosed amountSeries C PreferredSep 2021
    Source ↗
▶$8.1MraisedJan 2015 · 10 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • AVRAM MILLERDirector
  • WALTER FLICKERExecutive Officer
  • JEROME AARESTADExecutive Officer, Director
  • DENA BRAVATADirector
  • DAVID GOLDSMITHDirector
  • RICHARD ROSEExecutive Officer, Director
  • BEN ANDERSON-RAYDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$8.1M
First sale
Jul 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedAug 2014 · 58 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • RICHARD ROSEExecutive Officer, Director
  • JEROME AARESTADExecutive Officer, Director
  • BEN ANDERSON-RAYDirector
  • DAVID GOLDSMITHDirector
  • DENA BRAVATADirector
  • WALTER FLICKERExecutive Officer
  • AVRAM MILLERDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
Finders' fees
$40K
Placement agents
LUCID GROUP, LLC
First sale
Oct 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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In the news

Sommetrics Closing Series D Financing Round to Advance Sleep Apnea Devicesleepreviewmag.com · May 2023Sommetrics Launches Pivotal Clinical Study of Its aerSleep II Product to Treat Sleep Apnea; Raises $11 Million in Series C Preferred Financing | Sommetricssommetrics.com · Sep 2021Sommetrics raises $12.3 million for tech to improve sleep – San Diego Union-Tribunesandiegouniontribune.com · Apr 2017Sommetrics Announces Completion of Series B-1 Funding | Sommetricssommetrics.com · Apr 2017Sommetrics Raises an Additional $5.2 Million in Expansion of Series B Roundprweb.com · Feb 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Sommetrics do?
Sommetrics develops a non-invasive medical device using proprietary vacuum technology applied to the neck to reduce airway narrowing associated with obstructive sleep apnea and chronic snoring. The company targets patients seeking alternatives to existing sleep apnea treatments.
How much funding has Sommetrics raised?
Sommetrics has disclosed $11.1M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Sommetrics headquartered?
Sommetrics is headquartered in San Diego, US.