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PR Newswire
- December 10, 2010
SynapDx
Corporation Raises $9 Million in Series A Funding
PR
Newswire
SynapDx
Corp., a new company focused on developing and commercializing diagnostic
testing for the early detection of autism, announced the completion of
a $9 million Series A financing by Bain Capital Ventures, General Catalyst
Partners, and North Bridge Venture Partners.
"Autism has a
profound effect on children and their families," said Stanley N.
Lapidus, the company's founder, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"The right objective blood-based diagnostic test for autism may help
achieve earlier diagnosis, more rapid intervention, and improved outcomes."
About SynapDx Corp.
SynapDx was formed
to develop and commercialize blood-based diagnostic tests for the early
detection of autism. SynapDx was founded by Stanley N. Lapidus, an experienced
life-sciences entrepreneur and inventor with 31 issued patents. Mr. Lapidus
founded and led Cytyc Corp., EXACT Sciences Corp., and Helicos BioSciences
Corp. Mr. Lapidus' co-founders of SynapDx Corp. include Jeffrey R. Luber,
Esq. and Patrick A. Anquetil, PhD.
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