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Suono Bio

Medford, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Suono Bio was founded in 2016 by Giovanni Traverso, Robert Langer, and Carl Schoellhammer.

GTGiovanni Traverso
Giovanni TraversoCo-FounderGiovanni Traverso is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT, a gastroenterologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Associate Member of the Broad Institute. He holds a BA from Cambridge and a PhD from Johns Hopkins University, completed medical training at Cambridge, Brigham and Women's, and Massachusetts General Hospital, and conducted post-doctoral research under Robert Langer at MIT; his research has focused on molecular diagnostics for cancer detection and novel drug delivery and sensing technologies.
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Robert LangerCo-founder
CSCarl Schoellhammer
Carl SchoellhammerFounding CEO2017–2020Carl Schoellhammer has worked as a strategy consultant across the life science and biopharma sectors, with focus on advanced therapies including oligonucleotides, cell therapies, and gene therapies. His expertise spans pipeline prioritization and optimization, manufacturing, bioprocessing, and enabling technologies.
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Amy SchulmanNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 5

Also in the syndicate · 3

Mizuho Securities Principal InvestmentleadPolarisThe Engine

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$14M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2017–2023

▶$500KraisedAug 2023 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • CARL SCHOELLHAMMERExecutive Officer, Director
  • FREDERICK SHANEDirector
  • GIOVANNI TRAVERSODirector
  • VICTORIA WANGDirector
  • SCOTT KELLOGGExecutive Officer, Director
  • ROBERT LANGERDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Aug 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$12.2MraisedJul 2021 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Carl SchoellhammerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert LangerDirector
  • Scott KelloggExecutive Officer, Director
  • Giovanni TraversoDirector
  • Frederick ShaneDirector
Offering amount
$15.2M
Amount sold
$12.2M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedJun 2017 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Amy SchulmanDirector
  • Giovanni TraversoDirector
  • Robert LangerDirector
  • Carl SchoellhammerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Jun 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
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 · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2019$263.4K

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

Who founded Suono Bio?
Suono Bio was founded by Giovanni Traverso, Robert Langer, Carl Schoellhammer in 2016.
Who are Suono Bio's investors?
Suono Bio's investors include Axil Capital, Taiwania Capital.
How much funding has Suono Bio raised?
Suono Bio has disclosed $14M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Suono Bio headquartered?
Suono Bio is headquartered in Medford, US.