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TELA Bio

NASDAQ: TELA

Malvern, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

Founders & leadership

TELA Bio was founded in 2012 by Antony Koblish.

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Antony KoblishFounder
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Francis ConwayExecutive
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Maarten PersenaireExecutive
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Christine ArasinNamed on SEC filing
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Vince BurgessNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Kevin RakinBoard director
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Ashley FreidmanBoard director
AOAdele Oliva
Adele OlivainBoard directorFounding Partner at 1315 Capital
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Adele C. OlivaBoard director
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Ashley FriedmanBoard director
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Vince BurgassBoard director
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Paul TouheyBoard director

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$82.7M disclosed across 10 rounds · 2014–2019

$10.6MraisedJul 2019 · 15 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Antony KoblishExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ashley FriedmanDirector
  • Matt ZugaDirector
  • Kurt AzarbarzinDirector
  • Nora BrennanExecutive Officer
  • Adele OlivaDirector
  • Maarten PersenaireExecutive Officer
  • Francis ConwayExecutive Officer
  • Ronald J. Ellis, Jr.Director
  • Vince BurgessDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$10.6M
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2.1MraisedDec 2018 · 8 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adele OlivaDirector
  • Francis ConwayExecutive Officer
  • Kevin RakinDirector
  • Ronald J. Ellis, Jr.Director
  • Antony KoblishExecutive Officer, Director
  • Maarten PersenaireExecutive Officer
  • Kurt ArarbarzinDirector
  • Ashley FriedmanDirector
  • Vince BurgessDirector
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$2.1M
First sale
Nov 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$501.1KraisedMay 2018 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adele OlivaDirector
  • Maarten PersenaireExecutive Officer
  • Antony KoblishExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin RakinDirector
  • Francis ConwayExecutive Officer
  • Ronald J. Ellis Jr.Director
  • Ashley FriedmanDirector
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • Christopher SmithExecutive Officer
  • Paul TouheyDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$501.1K
Minimum investment
$250K
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$240KraisedMay 2018 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Antony KoblishExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ronald J. Ellis, Jr.Director
  • Paul TouheyDirector
  • Ashley FriedmanDirector
  • Maarten PersenaireExecutive Officer
  • Francis ConwayExecutive Officer
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • Christoper SmithExecutive Officer
  • Adele OlivaDirector
  • Kevin RakinDirector
Offering amount
$240K
Amount sold
$240K
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$500KraisedApr 2018 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Antony KoblishExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ronald J. Ellis, Jr.Director
  • Paul TouheyDirector
  • Adele OlivaDirector
  • Ashley FriedmanDirector
  • Christopher SmithExecutive Officer
  • Kevin RakinDirector
  • Maarten PersenaireExecutive Officer
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • Francis ConwayExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$500KraisedApr 2018 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Maarten PersenaireExecutive Officer
  • Christopher SmithExecutive Officer
  • Ashley FriedmanDirector
  • Ronald J. Ellis, Jr.Director
  • Francis ConwayExecutive Officer
  • Kevin RakinDirector
  • Paul TouheyDirector
  • Adele OlivaDirector
  • Antony KoblishExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vince BurgessDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$15MraisedNov 2017 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Antony KoblishExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin RakinDirector
  • Christopher SmithExecutive Officer
  • Paul TouheyDirector
  • Francis ConwayExecutive Officer
  • Adele OlivaDirector
  • Maarten PersenaireExecutive Officer
  • Vince BurgessDirector
  • Ashley FriedmanDirector
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
Oct 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$7.4MraisedJan 2017 · 16 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vince BurgassDirector
  • Kevin RakinDirector
  • Ashley FreidmanDirector
  • Francis ConwayExecutive Officer
  • Maarten PersenaireExecutive Officer
  • Antony KoblishExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul TouheyDirector
  • Adele OlivaDirector
Offering amount
$7.5M
Amount sold
$7.4M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
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 founded TELA Bio?
TELA Bio was founded by Antony Koblish in 2012.
Who are TELA Bio's investors?
TELA Bio's investors include Checkmate Capital Group LLC, Essex Woodlands Healthcare Partners, OrbiMed, Signet Healthcare Partners, 1315 Capital.
How much funding has TELA Bio raised?
TELA Bio has disclosed $82.7M raised across 10 rounds.
Where is TELA Bio headquartered?
TELA Bio is headquartered in Malvern, US.