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TearClear

Copley, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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Founders & leadership

KH
Kevin HershfieldFounding Chief Executive Officer2016–2020

Board

WL
William LinkBoard directorManaging Partner at Flying L Partners
JWJeffry Weinhuff
Jeffry WeinhuffBoard directorManaging Partner at Visionary Ventures
TS
Tyler StowaterBoard director
RH
Richard HeinickBoard director
SP
Steve PazolBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$52.4M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2017–2023

▶$11.8MraisedJul 2023 · 70 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard HeinickDirector
  • Tyler StowaterDirector
  • Stuart RaetzmanDirector
  • Srini VenkateshExecutive Officer
  • Richard HarrisonExecutive Officer
  • William LinkDirector
  • Jeffry WeinhuffDirector
Offering amount
$16M
Amount sold
$11.8M
First sale
Jun 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.9MraisedAug 2022 · 43 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert BaileyDirector
  • Kevin HershfieldExecutive Officer
  • Richard HeinickDirector
  • Tyler StowaterDirector
  • Jeffry WeinhuffDirector
  • Stuart RaetzmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • William LinkDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$5.9M
First sale
Apr 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$22.3MraisedAug 2020 · 51 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tyler StowaterDirector
  • Steve PazolDirector
  • Kevin HershfieldExecutive Officer
  • William LinkDirector
  • Robert DempseyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard HeinickDirector
  • Jeffry WeinhuffDirector
Offering amount
$26M
Amount sold
$22.3M
First sale
Apr 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.8MraisedFeb 2020 · 32 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard HeinickDirector
  • Kevin HershfieldExecutive Officer, Director
  • William LinkDirector
  • Steve PazolDirector
  • Jeffry WeinhuffDirector
  • Tyler StowaterDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.8M
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedFeb 2019 · 22 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tyler StowaterDirector
  • William LinkDirector
  • Steve PazolDirector
  • Kevin HershfieldExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffry WeinhuffDirector
  • Richard HeinickDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Feb 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.6MraisedMay 2017 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William LinkDirector
  • Kevin HershfieldExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard HeinickDirector
  • Steve PazolDirector
  • Jeffry WeinhuffDirector
  • Tyler StowaterDirector
Offering amount
$4.6M
Amount sold
$4.6M
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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

Who are TearClear's investors?
TearClear's investors include Flying L Partners, Visionary Ventures, Versant Venture AIV Holdings, Visionary Venture.
How much funding has TearClear raised?
TearClear has disclosed $52.4M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is TearClear headquartered?
TearClear is headquartered in Copley, US.