Who founded TearRestore?

TearRestore was founded by Ken DauSchmidt, Joseph Hendrickson in 2020.

How much funding has TearRestore raised?

TearRestore has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.

Where is TearRestore headquartered?

TearRestore is headquartered in New Brighton, US.

TearRestore

New Brighton, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation

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TearRestore sells dry eye care products such as warm compress masks, eyelid wipes, artificial tears, and eyelid serums, offered as bundled kits for consumers experiencing dry eye and digital eye strain. The company positions its products as clinically inspired and sold direct to consumers.

Consumer Direct to Consumer Healthtech Wellness & Fitness

Founders & leadership

TearRestore was founded in 2020 by Ken DauSchmidt and Joseph Hendrickson.

Ken DauSchmidt Co-Founder/CEOExecutive officer and director at TearRestore, which develops and sells dry eye care products including warm compress masks, eyelid wipes, and artificial tears direct to consumers.

Joseph Hendrickson Co-Founder/COOJoseph Hendrickson co-founded TearRestore and leads operations, finance, and customer support for the company, which manufactures over-the-counter dry eye disease products. He holds a degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Minnesota and brings prior experience in materials characterization at Medtronic, semiconductor processing at Polar Semiconductor, and process development and team leadership at Medtronic MECC.

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$500K disclosed across 1 round · 2020

▶$500KraisedMay 2020 · 3 investors · Other Health Care

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Ken DauSchmidtExecutive Officer, Director
Joseph HendricksonExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $500K
Amount sold: $500K
Minimum investment: $1K
Proceeds to insiders: $330K
First sale: Apr 2020
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2020
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 TearRestore do?: TearRestore sells dry eye care products such as warm compress masks, eyelid wipes, artificial tears, and eyelid serums, offered as bundled kits for consumers experiencing dry eye and digital eye strain. The company positions its products as clinically inspired and sold direct to consumers.
Who founded TearRestore?: TearRestore was founded by Ken DauSchmidt, Joseph Hendrickson in 2020.
How much funding has TearRestore raised?: TearRestore has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.
Where is TearRestore headquartered?: TearRestore is headquartered in New Brighton, US.