Direct Biologics Valuation, Funding & Investors

Direct Biologics is valued at $660M as of October 2022.

Last Direct Biologics valuation

$660M

Series B · Oct 2022

Last Direct Biologics funding round

$35M

Series B · Oct 2022

Cumulative funding Direct Biologics raised

$117M

across 5 funding rounds

Direct Biologics Overview

About Direct Biologics

Direct Biologics is an Austin-based developer and cGMP manufacturer of regenerative biologics derived from human amniotic tissue and umbilical cord sources. The company produces products like EmD (extracellular microenvironment dressing) for wound care and DBM (decellularized bone matrix) for orthopedic applications. As a leader in the biologics space, Direct Biologics supplies hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics with shelf-stable allografts that promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation. Operating FDA-registered facilities, the firm adheres to stringent quality standards for clinical use in sports medicine, spine surgery, and general orthopedics across the United States.


Founded

2018

HQ

United StatesAustin, TX

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Product sales

Valuation

$660M (Oct 2022)

Direct Biologics Valuation

Direct Biologics is currently valued at $660M, based on its Series B in October 2022.

Direct Biologics' valuation has grown 12x from $57M at its seed round in February 2019 to $660M in October 2022, across 4 priced rounds.

Direct Biologics valuation by funding round

Direct Biologics valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Oct 2022Series B$660M
Jun 2021Series A$316M
Apr 2020Series A$119M
Feb 2019Seed$57M

Direct Biologics Funding History

Direct Biologics has raised a total of $117M across 5 funding rounds.

Direct Biologics' first fundraising round was a $3M pre-seed round in June 2018. The most recent completed round was a $35M Series B in October 2022.

Direct Biologics funding rounds

Direct Biologics funding rounds
DateStageRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Oct 2022Series B$35M$660MDirect Biologics is a cGMP manufacturer of regenerative biologic products, specializing in extracellular vesicles (EVs) like ExoFlo to modulate inflammation and promote healing for conditions such as ARDS and Crohn's disease. The company focuses on clinical trials and expanded access programs. FDA clearance for a Phase 1b/2a trial in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease in April 2023 and positive Phase 2 data published in CHEST in July 2023 showing survival benefits in ARDS patients. It offers investment opportunities to accredited investors as a private company.
Jun 2021Series A$51M$316MDirect Biologics is a cGMP manufacturer of regenerative biologic products, specializing in extracellular vesicle-based therapies like ExoFlo™ for treating inflammatory conditions, including COVID-19 associated ARDS and perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease. The company has conducted FDA-approved clinical trials and expanded access programs, reporting positive survival data in Phase 2 trials published in 2023. Another filing notes $11.6M raised in 2022 for expansion and product development. A proposed SPAC merger announced in 2022 valued the company at $675M.
Apr 2020Series A$21M$119MDirect Biologics is described as a cGMP manufacturer of regenerative biologic products focusing on extracellular vesicles (EVs) for healing, with clinical trials for ExoFlo in conditions like COVID-19 ARDS and Crohn's disease announced in 2023.
Feb 2019Seed$7M$57M-
Jun 2018Pre-seed$3M--

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Direct Biologics Competitors

Direct Biologics competitors include listed companies like Sunmax Biotechnology and UltraGreen.ai, and private ones like Selkirk Pharma, BioRay Pharmaceuticals, Expedition Therapeutics and Galvanize Therapeutics.

Public and private companies comparable to Direct Biologics
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Selkirk PharmaUnited StatesSpokane, WAPrivate--$375M-
BioRay PharmaceuticalsChinaShanghaiPrivate$131M-$1.9B14.5x
Sunmax BiotechnologyTaiwanTaiwanPublicly listed$64M$35M$670M-
Expedition TherapeuticsUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate--$650M-
Galvanize TherapeuticsUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate--$650M-
UltraGreen.aiSingaporeSingaporePublicly listed$138M$78M$672M2.9x

Direct Biologics Public Comps

Direct Biologics is still privately-owned, but its public comps include SS Innovations, Lumibird, Sunmax Biotechnology, UltraGreen.ai, Cytek Biosciences, MiMedx Group, AngioDynamics, Barco, Star Sports Medicine and Oculis Holding.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
SS Innovations$42M($7M)15.5x12.0x(92.4x)(71.9x)
Lumibird$263M$48M2.8x2.7x15.5x12.7x
Sunmax Biotechnology$64M$35M10.2x-18.6x-
UltraGreen.ai$138M$78M3.4x2.9x6.1x4.7x
Cytek Biosciences$201M($24M)2.2x2.1x(18.4x)(78.1x)
MiMedx Group$419M$78M1.4x1.8x7.2x21.0x
AngioDynamics$320M($13M)1.8x1.8x(44.5x)34.3x
Barco$1.1B$141M0.7x0.6x5.2x5.3x

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Common questions about Direct Biologics

When was Direct Biologics founded?Direct Biologics was founded in 2018.
Where is Direct Biologics headquartered?Direct Biologics is headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
Is Direct Biologics publicly listed?No, Direct Biologics is a private company.
What is Direct Biologics' valuation?Direct Biologics was last valued at $660M in its Series B in October 2022.
How much funding has Direct Biologics raised?Direct Biologics has raised $117M across 5 funding rounds.
What was Direct Biologics' last funding round?Direct Biologics' last funding round was a $35M Series B in October 2022.
Which companies are comparable to Direct Biologics?Companies comparable to Direct Biologics include Selkirk Pharma, BioRay Pharmaceuticals, Sunmax Biotechnology, Expedition Therapeutics, Galvanize Therapeutics and UltraGreen.ai.

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