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Sonavi Labs

Baltimore, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

Founders & leadership

Sonavi Labs was founded in 2017 by Ellington West and Ian McLane.

EW
Ellington WestCo-founder
IM
Ian McLaneCo-founder30 Under 30 2022
JM
Jaishree McLaneExecutive
BD
Brandon Dottin-HaleyExecutive

Board

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Ilene Busch-VishniacBoard director
LW
Leslie WiseBoard director

Investors · 1

Sand Hill AngelsMenlo Park · $50K – $2M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$769.7K disclosed across 3 of 6 rounds · 2018–2021

▶$5MofferedMay 2021 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ellington WestExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Ian McLaneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ilene Busch-VishniacExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jaishree McLaneExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Brandon Dottin-HaleyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Leslie WiseDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Minimum investment
$20K
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MofferedJun 2020 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ilene Busch-VishniacExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jaishree McLaneExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Brandon Dottin-HaleyDirector
  • Ellington WestExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Ian McLaneExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Minimum investment
$20K
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KofferedSep 2019 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jaishree McLaneExecutive Officer
  • Ellington WestExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Ian McLaneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ilene Busch-VishniacExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$500K
Minimum investment
$20K
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$581KraisedMay 2019 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ellington WestExecutive Officer, Director
  • Illene Busch-VishniacExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ian McLaneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jaishree McLaneExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$581K
Minimum investment
$10K
Proceeds to insiders
$200K
First sale
May 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$163.7KraisedDec 2018 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Illene Busch-VishniacExecutive Officer
  • Dimitra EmmanouilidouDirector
  • Arthur WardExecutive Officer
  • Jaishree McLaneExecutive Officer
  • Ian McLaneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ellington WestExecutive Officer, Director
Amount sold
$163.7K
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$25KraisedApr 2018 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ellington WestExecutive Officer
  • Dimitra EmmanouilidouDirector
  • Ian McLaneDirector
  • Jaishree McLaneExecutive Officer
  • Arthur WardExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$25K
Amount sold
$25K
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase IISTTR2022$1.1M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase ISTTR2020$236.5K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2019$222.2K

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.

In the news

Meet the Innovators with Ellington West, co-founder and CEO of Sonavi Labs - Microsoft for Startups Blogmicrosoft.com · Aug 2022INVEST DH Pitch Perfect winner spotlight: Sonavi Labs founder builds on father’s legacy with tech to detect respiratory diseases - MedCity Newsmedcitynews.com · Oct 2021Nightingale Partners LLC Makes Strategic Investment In Medtech Developer Sonavi Labs | AP Newsapnews.com · Mar 2021Sonavi Labs raised a $1M seed round. It's a big milestone for a diverse teamtechnical.ly · Nov 2019Good News: Johns Hopkins Top 10 in Patents Again, New Offices for Protenus and More - Johns Hopkins Technology Venturesventures.jhu.edu · Sep 2019WIB-Capital Region: 8th Annual HERstory Gala | Events | Women In Biocommunity.womeninbio.org

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Sonavi Labs?
Sonavi Labs was founded by Ellington West, Ian McLane in 2017.
Who are Sonavi Labs's investors?
Sonavi Labs's investors include Sand Hill Angels.
How much funding has Sonavi Labs raised?
Sonavi Labs has disclosed $769.7K raised across 3 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Sonavi Labs headquartered?
Sonavi Labs is headquartered in Baltimore, US.