LAXMI THERAPEUTIC DEVICES, INC.

GOLETA, CA · Founded 2016 · Medtech · Private

Painless, wireless microneedle-based continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device with magnetic actuation for transdermal fluid sampling

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Updated · laxmitherapeuticdevices.com

Sector
Medtech
Headquarters
GOLETA, CA
Founded
2016
Latest Form D
$5M, Aug 2024
Total capital
$43.5M
Federal grants
$160K
1 award · 2018
Rank in peer group#514 of 542
Private capital raised
$43.3M
9 Form D · last Aug 2024
27 months since last filing
Federal contracts
None on recordNo federal contract awards found.
Granted patents
6
34 pending · first 2022
Rank in peer group#33 of 542

Capital timeline

20162018202020222024FEDERAL ↑EQUITY ↓Cumulative $46M$160K4th Form D$6M
20162018202020222024FEDERAL ↑EQUITY ↓Cumulative $46M$160K

Latest events

  • Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 9th filing$5M
  • Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 8th filing$5M
  • Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 7th filing$9M
  • Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 6th filing$13.2M
  • Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 5th filing$3.6M
  • Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 4th filing$6M
  • Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Microneedle-Based Miniaturized Continuous Glucose Monitor for Long Term, Factory Calibrated, Painless Sensing$160K
  • Offering registeredForm D · SEC · 3rd filing$2.5M
  • Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 2nd filing$1.5M
  • Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 1st filing$620

Node area is scaled to amount. Form D reports securities sold, which can differ from an announced round; filings are numbered in the order they were made.

Standing among 542 peers

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Medtech · Device

  • Federal grantsBelow median
  • Granted patents#33 · top 6%

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Founders and team

From SEC Form D filings
  • Bill Van AntwerpDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Bill Van AntweryDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Greg SnelsonExecutive OfficerNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • John GerngrossDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Luke TheogarajanExecutive Officer, DirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Matthew BergerDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
Show all 12 people
  • Peter RuleExecutive Officer, DirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Rachael SchererDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Radhika KrishmanDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Radhika KrishnanDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Richard LowDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Sumita PennathurExecutive Officer, DirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings

What it has protected

USPTO · 6 granted of 40
  • PendingAnalyte Sensor Members With Delayed Sensor ActivationUSPTOApplication 19355054
  • PendingAnalyte Sensors With Modified CalibrationUSPTOApplication 19355076
  • GrantedSensor CannulaUSPTOUS 12,558,479
Show all 40 patent records
  • Analyte Sensor Members With Delayed Sensor ActivationApr 16, 2026 · Application 19355054Pending
  • Analyte Sensors With Modified CalibrationApr 16, 2026 · Application 19355076Pending
  • Sensor CannulaFeb 24, 2026 · US 12,558,479Granted
  • Electrode Arrangements For Analyte MonitorsFeb 5, 2026 · Application 19288661Pending
  • Detection Of Signal Variations Due To Pressure On Analyte SensorFeb 5, 2026 · Application 19288372Pending
  • Dermal Sensor Insertion And RetentionJan 8, 2026 · Application 19258180Pending
  • Small-scale Analyte SensorsJan 8, 2026 · Application 19258209Pending
  • Dermal Sensor For Determining Analyte ConcentrationsNov 27, 2025 · Application 19205598Pending
  • System And Method To Automatically Activate Analyte MonitorsJul 17, 2025 · Application 19025478Pending
  • System And Method For Wireless Transmission Of Glucose DataJun 12, 2025 · Application 18536176Pending
  • Dermal Sensor For Determining Analyte ConcentrationsMay 13, 2025 · US 12,295,749Granted
  • Method For Spatially Constraining Enzyme ActivityMay 8, 2025 · Application 18940377Pending
  • Applicators For Glucose Monitors, Methods For Applying Glucose Monitors, And Glucose Monitors For Use With Such ApplicatorsDec 24, 2024 · US 12,171,551Granted
  • Applicators For Glucose Monitors And Methods For Applying Glucose MonitorsDec 5, 2024 · Application 18731076Pending
  • Personalized Calibration For Glucose SensingOct 1, 2024 · US 12,102,429Granted
  • System And Method For Processing Glucose DataDec 28, 2023 · Application 18151396Pending
  • Needles For Measurement Of Body Fluid Analytes Such As GlucoseAug 24, 2023 · Application 18140157Pending
  • Needles For Measurement Of Body Fluid Analytes Such As GlucoseMay 2, 2023 · US 11,638,539Granted
  • Photochemical-based Method For Enzyme Immobilization On Biosensor ElectrodesDec 15, 2022 · Application 17348465Pending
  • Needle Sensor And Method Of Manufacturing The SameSep 1, 2022 · Application 17186605Pending
  • Electrochemical Method For Enzyme Immobilization On Biosensor ElectrodesJun 14, 2022 · US 11,359,300Granted
  • Electrochemical Detection Systems And Components ThereofJun 6, 2019 · Application 16209649Pending
  • Sensor CannulaApplication 63592067Pending
  • Applicators for Glucose MonitorsApplication 63505938Pending
  • Personalized Calibration For Glucose SensingApplication PCTUS2023010249Pending
  • Applicators for Glucose MonitorsApplication 63425975Pending
  • System And Method For Processing Glucose DataApplication 63354659Pending
  • Electrochemical Method For Enzyme Immobilization On Biosensor ElectrodesApplication PCTUS2022017955Pending
  • Needle Sensor And Method Of Manufacturing The SameApplication PCTUS2022017954Pending
  • Personalized Calibration For Glucose SensingApplication 63297581Pending
  • Electrochemical Detection Systems And Components ThereofApplication PCTUS2018063866Pending
  • Needles For Measurement Of Body Fluid Analytes Such As GlucoseApplication 62774505Pending
  • Electrochemical Detection Systems And Components ThereofApplication 62758259Pending
  • Electrochemical Detection Systems And Components ThereofApplication 62594197Pending
  • Analyte Sensor Members With Delayed Sensor ActivationApplication PCTUS2025050456Pending
  • Analyte Sensors With Modified CalibrationApplication PCTUS2025050458Pending
  • Electrode Arrangements For Analyte MonitorsApplication PCTUS2025040348Pending
  • Detection Of Signal Variations Due To Pressure On Analyte SensorApplication PCTUS2025040312Pending
  • Small-scale Analyte SensorsApplication PCTUS2025036304Pending
  • Dermal Sensor Insertion And RetentionApplication PCTUS2025036311Pending

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Sources

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