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Werewool

Brooklyn, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

Women-led biotech company engineering high-performance protein-based textile fibers for fashion with sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibers.

Founders & leadership

Werewool was founded in 2020 by Valentina Gomez, Theanne Schiros, Chui-lian Lee, and Chui-Lian Lee.

VG
Valentina GomezCo-founder30 Under 30 2024
TS
Theanne SchirosCo-founder
CL
Chui-lian LeeCo-founder
CLChui-Lian Lee
Chui-Lian LeeinCo-Founder, Chief Executive Officer2018–2025

Board

CCCorinna Chen
Corinna CheninBoard Member2023–2025Partner at Material Impact
MKMichael Krel
Michael Krelin𝕏Board Member2023–2025Partner at Sofinnova Partners

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.7M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2022–2023

$3.2MraisedApr 2023 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Corinna ChenDirector
  • Valentina GomezExecutive Officer, Director
  • Theanne SchirosExecutive Officer
  • Chui-lian LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael KrelDirector
Offering amount
$3.2M
Amount sold
$3.2M
Proceeds to insiders
$275K
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
Undisclosed amountofferedMar 2023 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Valentina Gomez GarciaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Chui-Lian LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Theanne Nicole SchirosExecutive Officer
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$450KraisedOct 2022 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chui-Lian LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Valentina Gomez GarciaExecutive Officer
  • Theanne Nicole SchirosExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$450K
Amount sold
$450K
Proceeds to insiders
$190K
First sale
Oct 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
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 Werewool do?
Women-led biotech company engineering high-performance protein-based textile fibers for fashion with sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibers.
Who founded Werewool?
Werewool was founded by Valentina Gomez, Theanne Schiros, Chui-lian Lee, Chui-Lian Lee in 2020.
Who are Werewool's investors?
Werewool's investors include Material Impact, Sofinnova Partners.
How much funding has Werewool raised?
Werewool has disclosed $3.7M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Werewool headquartered?
Werewool is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.