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Unravel Biosciences

Boston, US · Founded 2021 · 7 known investors

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Unravel Bio uses computational drug discovery and advanced animal models to accelerate pharmaceutical development with lower cost and risk. The company serves biopharma partners, foundations, and patients seeking treatments for rare and complex diseases.

Founders & leadership

Unravel Biosciences was founded in 2021 by Richard Novak and Frederic Vigneault.

RNRichard Novak
Richard NovakCEO & Co-FounderRichard Novak is CEO and co-founder of Unravel Biosciences, which develops therapeutics using computational biology and clinical validation. He previously led a large DARPA-funded research program at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard, and founded Rhinostics, a specimen collection platform that processed over 7 million COVID-19 tests during the pandemic.
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Frederic VigneaultCSO & Co-FounderFrederic Vigneault is a molecular biologist with experience across plant sciences, genome editing, diagnostics, and therapeutic discovery. As co-founder and CSO of Unravel Bio, he works on computational drug discovery platforms to accelerate pharmaceutical development for rare and complex diseases.
DIDonald Ingber
Donald IngberCo-FounderScientific Founder, Board Member, Scientific Advisory Board Chairman at Emulatebio
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Lewis GeffenNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.1M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2026

▶$4.1MraisedAug 2026 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard NovakExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frederic VigneaultDirector
  • Donald IngberDirector
Offering amount
$4.5M
Amount sold
$4.1M
First sale
Aug 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedMar 2023 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frederic VigneaultExecutive Officer, Director
  • Donald IngberDirector
  • Richard NovakExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedAug 2021 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard NovakExecutive Officer, Director
  • Donald IngberDirector
  • Frederic VigneaultExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lewis GeffenExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
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 Unravel Biosciences do?
Unravel Bio uses computational drug discovery and advanced animal models to accelerate pharmaceutical development with lower cost and risk. The company serves biopharma partners, foundations, and patients seeking treatments for rare and complex diseases.
Who founded Unravel Biosciences?
Unravel Biosciences was founded by Richard Novak, Frederic Vigneault in 2021.
Who are Unravel Biosciences's investors?
Unravel Biosciences's investors include Bacchus Venture Capital, Beresford Ventures, Icebook Investments Corp., Slingshot Ventures, Active Partners, BoxOne Ventures, Nauta Capital.
How much funding has Unravel Biosciences raised?
Unravel Biosciences has disclosed $5.1M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Unravel Biosciences headquartered?
Unravel Biosciences is headquartered in Boston, US.