Gelesis
Boston, MA · CIK 0001385374 · Medtech · Defunct
Non-systemic superabsorbent hydrogels for weight management and GI disease
gelesis.com →- Grants
- —
- No SBIR or STTR on record
- Sector median: 1
- Raised
- $38M
- 3 Form D · Dec 2015
- 129 months since last filing
- Contracts
- —
- No federal contracts on record
- Patents
- 40
- 13 granted · 27 pending
- Sector median: 2
Capital Timeline
Federal ↑Equity ↓2010201120122013201420152016
| Date | Event | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $3,638,696 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $2,555,000 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $31,499,980 |
Form D · SEC
Peer position
| # | Company | Contracts | Disclosed equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 860 | Harland Medical Systems, Inc. | — | $6.3M |
| 861 | THERALASE TECHNOLOGIES INC /FI | — | $728K |
| 862 | SOLTA MEDICAL INC | — | $47M |
| 863 | Gelesis | — | $38M |
| 864 | FUSmobile | — | — |
| 865 | Afraxis, Inc. | — | $2.9M |
| 866 | ORTHOBOND CORPORATION | — | $12M |
Ranked on federal contract value rather than capital raised. The equity column is the comparison worth making — companies at the same procurement position often sit at very different points in their funding history.
Founders & Team
- Mendy AxelradDirector
- Elon BomsDirector
- Eric ElenkoDirector
- Meghan FitzgeraldDirector
- Robert ForresterDirector
- Rishi GuptaDirector
- John LamattinaDirector
- John LaMattinaDirector
- Elliot MaltzExecutive Officer
- Yishai ZoharDirector · Executive Officer
Patents
- Method for Producing Hydrogelsapplication
- Compositions and Methods for Modulating the Intestinal Microbiomeapplication
- Methods and Compositions for Weight Management and for Improving Glycemic Controlapplication
- Methods for Treating Overweight or Obesitygranted
- Compositions and Methods for Treating or Preventing Gut Permeability-Related Disordersapplication
- Method for Producing Hydrogels Coupling High Elastic Modulus and Absorbanceapplication
- Method For Producing Hydrogelsapplication
- Polymer Hydrogels and Methods of Preparation Thereofapplication
- Method For Producing Hydrogelsgranted
- Method For Producing Hydrogels Coupling High Elastic Modulus And Absorbancegranted
- Superabsorbent Materials And Methods Of Production Thereofgranted
- Methods For Treating Overweight Or Obesitygranted
Regulatory activity · Medtech
- New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of SponsorFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Classification of the Skin Patch for Treatment of HyperhidrosisFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Monitor for Opioid Induced Impairment of OxygenationFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Medial Knee Implanted Shock AbsorberFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the External Lower Extremity Nerve Stimulator for Restless Legs SyndromeFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Infant Supine Sleep SystemFood and Drug Administration
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