Tech Company Financing Transactions
Psilera Funding Round
Psilera, operating out of Tampa, secured $8.8 million in funding from private investors.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
5/28/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$8,800,000
Round
Seed
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to advance its lead clinical asset, PSIL-006, towards first-in-human trials in 2027.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Biopharmaceutical
Mailing Address
3201 W. Hillsborough Ave. 151868
Tampa, FL 33614
USA
Tampa, FL 33614
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
Founded in 2019 by Jackie von Salm, PhD and Chris Witowski, PhD, Psilera is a scientist-led biopharmaceutical company based in Tampa, FL. We specialize in engineering novel therapies through next-generation precision neuroscience.
Profile
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Witowski
Chief Medical Officer
Magali Haas
Chief Scientific Officer
Jackie von Salm
VP - Bus. Development
Scott Rairigh
VP - Bus. Development
Jeanine Yacoub
VP - Marketing
Katie DeMarsh
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