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Stemina Biomarker Discovery

Madison, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation

Stemina Biomarker Discovery develops in vitro assays using human stem cell-derived cells to predict drug toxicity and support drug discovery and development. The company serves pharmaceutical and biotech firms seeking developmental and cardiac safety screening.

Founders & leadership

Stemina Biomarker Discovery was founded in 2014 by Elizabeth Donley and Gabriela Cezar.

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Elizabeth DonleyinCo-founder
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Gabriela CezarinCo-founder
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Robert E. BurrierExecutive

Board

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Andrew FerraraBoard director
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R. Andrew MorganBoard director
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Scott CarrBoard director
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Kevin KrenitskyBoard director
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Marc SchneebaumBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2016

$4.3MraisedJun 2016 · 29 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew FerraraDirector
  • R. Andrew MorganDirector
  • Scott CarrDirector
  • Kevin KrenitskyDirector
  • Elizabeth L.R. DonleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert E. BurrierExecutive Officer
  • Marc SchneebaumDirector
Offering amount
$7.1M
Amount sold
$4.3M
First sale
Dec 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1MraisedJun 2016 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Elizabeth L.R. DonleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott CarrDirector
  • Marc SchneebaumDirector
  • Andrew FerraraDirector
  • R. Andrew MorganDirector
  • Kevin KrenitskyDirector
  • Robert BurrierExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.1M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
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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Non-dilutive funding · 7 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2015$2.6M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2015$1.3M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2012$146.7K
National Science FoundationPhase II2011$500K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2010$999.9K
National Science FoundationPhase I2009$149.3K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2008$149.5K

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Stemina Biomarker Discovery do?
Stemina Biomarker Discovery develops in vitro assays using human stem cell-derived cells to predict drug toxicity and support drug discovery and development. The company serves pharmaceutical and biotech firms seeking developmental and cardiac safety screening.
Who founded Stemina Biomarker Discovery?
Stemina Biomarker Discovery was founded by Elizabeth Donley, Gabriela Cezar in 2014.
How much funding has Stemina Biomarker Discovery raised?
Stemina Biomarker Discovery has disclosed $5.3M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Stemina Biomarker Discovery headquartered?
Stemina Biomarker Discovery is headquartered in Madison, US.