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Vesselon

Norwalk, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation

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VesselOn is a drug development company using a platform to create enhanced versions of monoclonal antibodies, small molecules, cytokines, proteins, and other therapeutic conjugates, with initial focus on improving anti-PD-1 cancer drugs such as Keytruda. It works in the biopharmaceutical and oncology space to produce proprietary drug candidates.

Founders & leadership

RLRhodemann Li
Rhodemann LiExecutive
CT
Clayton T LarsenPresident and Chief Executive Officer; Director
CLClay Larsen
Clay LarsenPresident and Chief Executive Officer; Director

Board

KK
Kevin KimberlinBoard director
PS
Paul S. Latchford, Jr.Board director
JR
Jurgen RathsBoard director
JC
Jon C SerbousekBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.4M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$250KraisedAug 2016 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rhodemann LiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jon SerbousekDirector
  • Paul LatchfordDirector
  • Jurgen RathsDirector
  • Clay LarsenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$250K
Minimum investment
$25K
Proceeds to insiders
$100K
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$75KraisedJul 2016 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul LatchfordDirector
  • Jon SerbousekDirector
  • Rhodemann LiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jurgen RathsDirector
  • Clay LarsenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$150K
Amount sold
$75K
Minimum investment
$75K
Proceeds to insiders
$30K
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedJun 2015 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul S. Latchford, Jr.Director
  • Jurgen RathsDirector
  • Rhodemann LiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Clayton T LarsenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jon C SerbousekDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$50K
Sales commissions
$33.2K
Proceeds to insiders
$112K
Placement agents
Spencer Trask Ventures, Inc.
First sale
May 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$100KraisedJul 2014 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Clay LarsenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rhodemann LiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin KimberlinDirector
Offering amount
$200K
Amount sold
$100K
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
May 2014
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

What does Vesselon do?
VesselOn is a drug development company using a platform to create enhanced versions of monoclonal antibodies, small molecules, cytokines, proteins, and other therapeutic conjugates, with initial focus on improving anti-PD-1 cancer drugs such as Keytruda. It works in the biopharmaceutical and oncology space to produce proprietary drug candidates.
How much funding has Vesselon raised?
Vesselon has disclosed $1.4M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Vesselon headquartered?
Vesselon is headquartered in Norwalk, US.