Vitranu
Columbus, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
Vitranu develops biomaterial and biologic technologies for ophthalmic applications, particularly focused on retinal and vitreoretinal diseases. The company brings medical devices and therapeutics to market for eye care professionals and patients.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership
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John BlackCEO
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Katelyn Swindle-ReillyChief Technology Officer
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Matthew OhrChief Medical Officer
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Joe Seiwert IIIChief Product Development Officer
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Wayne EmbreeNamed on SEC filing
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Brad BeaseckerNamed on SEC filing
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Gary CharbonneauNamed on SEC filing
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Robin SearsNamed on SEC filing
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Brian PriceDirector CMC
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Gordon BethwaiteStrategic Sanint Consultant
Investors · 2
Competitors · 4
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$1.5MraisedOct 2021 · 13 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.5MraisedOct 2021 · 13 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Wayne EmbreeDirector
- Gordon BethwaiteExecutive Officer, Director
- Brad BeaseckerExecutive Officer
- Gary CharbonneauDirector
- Robin SearsDirector
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- First sale
- Oct 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Vitranu do?
- Vitranu develops biomaterial and biologic technologies for ophthalmic applications, particularly focused on retinal and vitreoretinal diseases. The company brings medical devices and therapeutics to market for eye care professionals and patients.
- Who are Vitranu's investors?
- Vitranu's investors include JobsOhio Ventures, JumpStart Equity.
- How much funding has Vitranu raised?
- Vitranu has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Vitranu headquartered?
- Vitranu is headquartered in Columbus, US.