Tech Company Financing Transactions

Good Start Genetics Funding Round

On 9/10/2010, Good Start Genetics landed $18 million in Series A investment from OrbiMed, Safeguard Scientifics and SV Health Investors.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Good Start Genetics
Announced On
9/10/2010
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$18,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors

OrbiMed (Lead Investor) (Carl Gordon)

Safeguard Scientifics (Lead Investor) (Gary Kurtzman)

SV Health Investors (Lead Investor) (Lutz Giebel)

Proceeds Purpose
The proceeds of this financing will be used to complete the development and launch of the Company's pre-pregnancy genetic test, which utilizes advanced DNA sequencing technology to screen for a panel of genetic disorders including those recommended by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG).

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Biopharmaceutical
Mailing Address
237 Putnam Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
USA
Phone
(617) 714-0800
Website
www.goodstartgenetics.com
Email Address
[email protected]
Overview
Prepare for your pregnancy with Good Start Genetics carrier screening and counseling, which detects serious genetic disorders and disease-causing mutations.
Profile
Good Start Genetics LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
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Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Don Hardison
  Don Hardison LinkedIn Profile  Don Hardison Twitter Account  Don Hardison News  Don Hardison on Facebook
VP - Customer Service
Laura Sullivan
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VP - Engineering
Gregory Porreca
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VP - Marketing
Bob Rochelle
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