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Sonendo

OTC: SONX

Laguna Hills, US · Delaware corporation · 14 known investors

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Sonendo is a medical technology company that develops and manufactures the GentleWave System, a technology platform for treating tooth decay by cleaning and disinfecting the interior spaces of teeth without removing tooth structure. It focuses on dental care and saving teeth from decay.

Founders & leadership

BBBjarne Bergheim
Bjarne BergheimFounder
JMJohn McGaugh
John McGaughExecutiveJohn McGaugh is an Executive Officer at Sonendo with background in global manufacturing operations and supply chain management across the medical device, semiconductor, and optoelectronics industries. He has experience in process optimization, offshore operations transfer, and leading cross-functional teams.
JBJohn Bostjancic
John BostjancicExecutive
HN
Hugh NeuharthExecutive
RT
Roy T. ChenChief Talent Officer
CGChris Guo
Chris GuoInterim Chief Financial Officer

Board

OB
Olav BergheimBoard directorFounder, Managing Director at Fjord Ventures
VB
Vince BurgessBoard director
PMPaul Madera
Paul MaderaBoard directorCo-Founder and Partner at Meritech Capital Partners
MZ
Michael ZhaoBoard director
FY
Fan YuBoard director
EA
Erik AmbleBoard director

Investors · 14

Also in the syndicate · 6

ArrowMark PartnersBlue Water Life Science AdvisorsDriehaus Capital ManagementFirst Light Asset ManagementJMR CapitalThemes Investment Partners

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$207.9M disclosed across 9 of 11 rounds · 2013–2025

  • Undisclosed amountprivate placementOct 2022

    ArrowMark Partners, Blue Water Life Science Advisors, Driehaus Capital Management, First Light Asset Management, JMR Capital, Pura Vida Investments

    Source ↗
▶$5MraisedMay 2025 · 15 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Carolyn BeaverDirector
  • Raj PudipeddiDirector
  • Bjarne BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • John McGaughExecutive Officer
  • Anthony P. Bihl IIIDirector
  • John BostjancicExecutive Officer
  • Olav BergheimDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$5M
Sales commissions
$234.5K
Placement agents
Arcadia Securities, LLC
First sale
Apr 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$84.7MraisedDec 2019 · 19 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul MaderaDirector
  • Thomas R. EngelsDirector
  • Daniel EvenDirector
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • Michael WattsExecutive Officer
  • Bjarne BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Olav B. BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alex CrissesDirector
  • Cory EavesDirector
  • Brooks AndrewsDirector
Offering amount
$85.2M
Amount sold
$84.7M
First sale
Dec 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$17MraisedJul 2019 · 6 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Olav B. BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bjarne BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael WattsExecutive Officer
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • Daniel EvenDirector
  • Thomas R. EngelsDirector
  • Paul MaderaDirector
  • David CaluoriDirector
Offering amount
$17M
Amount sold
$17M
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$25MraisedNov 2018 · 10 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • David CaluoriDirector
  • Daniel EvenDirector
  • Thomas R. EngelsDirector
  • Bjarne BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul MaderaDirector
  • Michael WattsExecutive Officer
  • Olav B. BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$25M
First sale
Nov 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$850KraisedMay 2017 · 5 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bjarne BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael ZhaoDirector
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • Thomas R. EngelsDirector
  • Daniel EvenDirector
  • Olav B. BergheimDirector
  • Fan YuDirector
  • Paul MaderaDirector
  • John GlennExecutive Officer
  • Erik AmbleDirector
Offering amount
$850K
Amount sold
$850K
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedJan 2017 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • Michael ZhaoDirector
  • Bjarne BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul MaderaDirector
  • Fan YuDirector
  • Erik AmbleDirector
  • Daniel EvenDirector
  • Olav B. BergheimDirector
  • John GlennExecutive Officer
  • Thomas R. EngelsDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$33.3MraisedMay 2016 · 12 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hugh NeuharthExecutive Officer
  • Olav B. BergheimDirector
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • Bjarne BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Daniel EvenDirector
  • Thomas R. EngelsDirector
  • Paul MaderaDirector
  • Michael ZhaoDirector
  • Fan YuDirector
  • Erik AmbleDirector
Offering amount
$45M
Amount sold
$33.3M
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$35MraisedSep 2014 · 8 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott HuennekensDirector
  • Paul MaderaDirector
  • Daniel EvenDirector
  • Fan YuDirector
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • Bjarne BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Erik AmbleDirector
  • Olav B. BergheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas R. EngelsDirector
  • Hugh NeuharthExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$35M
Amount sold
$35M
First sale
Aug 2014
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Sonendo do?
Sonendo is a medical technology company that develops and manufactures the GentleWave System, a technology platform for treating tooth decay by cleaning and disinfecting the interior spaces of teeth without removing tooth structure. It focuses on dental care and saving teeth from decay.
Who founded Sonendo?
Sonendo was founded by Bjarne Bergheim.
Who are Sonendo's investors?
Sonendo's investors include Essex Woodlands Healthcare Partners, Fjord Ventures, General Atlantic, Meritech Capital Partners, Neomed Management, OrbiMed, Pura Vida Investments, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.
How much funding has Sonendo raised?
Sonendo has disclosed $207.9M raised across 9 of its 11 known rounds.
Where is Sonendo headquartered?
Sonendo is headquartered in Laguna Hills, US.