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Pegasus Biologics, Inc., a privately held developer of unique bioimplants for soft tissue repair and wound care for diabetic
ulcers, announced recently that it has closed a $20 million
Series C financing led by ONSET Ventures. Other investors in the
up-round include existing investors Three Arch Partners, Frazier
Healthcare Ventures and new investor Affinity Capital
Management.
This financing round brings the company’s total private
equity investment to just under $32 million and is projected to
enable Pegasus Biologics to further expand the markets served
and increase usage of its current product line, while bolstering
an already exciting new product development pipeline.
“This highly successful round reflects unprecedented
enthusiasm from surgeons for the OrthADAPT™ Bioimplant and
Unite™ Biomatrix,” said Pegasus Biologics President and Founder,
France Dixon Helfer. “It’s also a reflection of our current
status as a rapidly growing biologics company. The 'soft tissue,
hard science' motto behind our clinically proven technologies is
resonating with the medical community. Our sales figures
continue to increase monthly and our new products in development
are on track. This new influx of funding will enable us to boost
our existing momentum to the next level.”
Pegasus Biologics also announced the addition of two new
members to its Board of Directors. Leslie Bottorff, General
Partner with ONSET Ventures and Gary Restani, President and COO
of Hansen Medical.
“ONSET is delighted to be an investor in Pegasus Biologics –
we are very excited about the many accomplishments the team has
already achieved, and look forward to great success in the
future.” said Bottorff. “The reuse rate by surgeons is
increasing, and the extremities business is positioned for high
growth. The surgeons we've talked to have been particularly
impressed with their patient outcomes, and are finding new
applications for this unique product. We believe this round of
funding will enable Pegasus Biologics to stake its claim as a
dominant player in several key markets.”
Pegasus Biologics, Inc.
is a privately held company focused on the research, development
and commercialization of next generation biologics utilizing the
Company’s unique and patented technologies.
For more information,
please visit
www.pegasusbio.com |