Trace Bio
Beaverton, US · Founded 2021 · 2 known investors
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Trace Biosciences develops technology to make nerves visible in real time during surgical procedures, enabling surgeons to better identify and preserve nerve structures. The company targets operating rooms with fluorescent imaging agents and related surgical visualization tools.
Founders & leadership
Trace Bio was founded in 2021 by Connor Barth.
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Connor BarthinCofounder & CEO
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Summer GibbsCofounder & CSO
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Lei WangCofounder & CTO
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Jonathan SorgerNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$8.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
▶$8.3MraisedAug 2026 · 19 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$8.3MraisedAug 2026 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Connor BarthExecutive Officer, Director
- Summer GibbsExecutive Officer, Director
- Lei WangExecutive Officer, Director
- Jonathan SorgerDirector
- Offering amount
- $16.2M
- Amount sold
- $8.3M
- First sale
- Jul 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2023 | $599.2K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2023 | $386.2K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Trace Bio do?
- Trace Biosciences develops technology to make nerves visible in real time during surgical procedures, enabling surgeons to better identify and preserve nerve structures. The company targets operating rooms with fluorescent imaging agents and related surgical visualization tools.
- Who founded Trace Bio?
- Trace Bio was founded by Connor Barth in 2021.
- Who are Trace Bio's investors?
- Trace Bio's investors include Elevate Capital, SciFounders.
- How much funding has Trace Bio raised?
- Trace Bio has disclosed $8.3M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Trace Bio headquartered?
- Trace Bio is headquartered in Beaverton, US.