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Valisure

New Haven, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware LLC · 4 known investors

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Valisure is a private company that accepts investment from venture capital firms, family offices, and individual accredited investors.

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Founders & leadership

Valisure was founded in 2015 by Adam Clark-Joseph and David Y. Light.

ACAdam Clark-Joseph
Adam Clark-JosephinCo-founderAdam Clark-Joseph is a former Assistant Professor of Finance with a Ph.D. in economics/finance from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from Yale. He co-founded Valisure in 2015, a chemistry and biotech company, and has published research in market microstructure, algorithmic trading, and high-dimensional econometrics.
DYDavid Y. Light
David Y. LightinCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerDavid Light is a biotech entrepreneur who studied molecular biology at Yale University and held scientific and business roles at Synthetic Genomics and Ion Torrent, where he developed technologies contributing to the company's $725M acquisition. He is the founder and CEO of Valisure, an independent laboratory that analyzes the chemical composition of medications and healthcare products.
DGDavid Gortler
David GortlerinChief Medical Officer2015–2020Chief Medical Officer of Valisure, David Gortler brings expertise in FDA policy, drug safety, device safety, and regulatory affairs.
KKKaury Kucera
Kaury KucerainConsultant2022–2025Kaury Kucera is Chief Scientific Officer at Valisure, a company that provides analytical testing and quality verification services for consumer products.

Board

WHWolfgang Hinz
Wolfgang HinzBoard director

Investors · 4

AlleyCorp✓ verifiedNew York · $1M – $5M
City LightNew York · $1M – $6M
Alley Robotics VenturesreportedCohasset · $500K – $2Mvia Abe Murray · inferred
Connecticut Innovationsreported · 2 sourcesNew Haven · $500K – $2M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$12.6M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2017–2020

▶$3.8MraisedJul 2020 · 6 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Wolfgang HinzDirector, Promoter
  • Adam Clark-JosephDirector, Promoter
  • David LightExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Kaury KuceraExecutive Officer
  • Robert CunninghamPromoter
  • Jirstrand AlexandraExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$3.8M
Minimum investment
$40K
First sale
Jun 2020
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.3MraisedOct 2019 · 5 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert CunninghamPromoter
  • Kaury KuceraExecutive Officer
  • David GortlerExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • David LightExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Wolfgang HinzDirector, Promoter
  • Jirstrand AlexandraExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Adam Clark-JosephDirector, Promoter
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$4.3M
First sale
Sep 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$853.2KraisedApr 2019 · 10 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David LightExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David GortlerExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Wolfgang HinzDirector, Promoter
  • Robert CunninghamPromoter
  • Kaury KuceraExecutive Officer
  • Adam Clark-JosephDirector, Promoter
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$853.2K
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.8MraisedFeb 2019 · 22 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert CunninghamPromoter
  • Adam Clark-JosephDirector, Promoter
  • Wolfgang HinzDirector, Promoter
  • David LightExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David GortlerExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Kaury KuceraExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.8M
Minimum investment
$30K
First sale
Aug 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.2MraisedAug 2018 · 10 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kaury KuceraExecutive Officer
  • Robert CunninghamPromoter
  • David GortlerExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Wolfgang HinzDirector, Promoter
  • Adam Clark-JosephDirector, Promoter
  • David LightExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.2M
Amount sold
$1.2M
Minimum investment
$30K
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$680KraisedJan 2018 · 7 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam Clark-JosephExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David LightExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Wolfgang HinzDirector, Promoter
Offering amount
$700K
Amount sold
$680K
Minimum investment
$20K
Proceeds to insiders
$1
First sale
Oct 2017
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, 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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In the news

It’s About Time - FDA Calls Foul on Valisure | Drug & Device Lawdruganddevicelawblog.com · Apr 2025Valisure Receives Strategic Fundingfinsmes.com · Feb 2024New Haven-based Valisure names new CEO, announces ‘substantial investments’hartfordbusiness.com · Feb 2024FDA scolds Valisure, which raised red flags over drug impuritiesstatnews.com · Dec 2022A tiny pharmacy raises big doubts about our drugs – Chicago Tribunechicagotribune.com · Nov 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Valisure do?
Valisure is a private company that accepts investment from venture capital firms, family offices, and individual accredited investors.
Who founded Valisure?
Valisure was founded by Adam Clark-Joseph, David Y. Light in 2015.
Who are Valisure's investors?
Valisure's investors include AlleyCorp, City Light, Alley Robotics Ventures, Connecticut Innovations.
How much funding has Valisure raised?
Valisure has disclosed $12.6M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Valisure headquartered?
Valisure is headquartered in New Haven, US.