Hemanext
Hemanext is a privately held medical technology company specializing in oxygen-controlled red blood cell processing and storage systems for transfusion medicine. The company develops, manufactures, and commercializes innovative storage solutions that preserve the quality and function of red blood cells by limiting oxygen and carbon dioxide exposure, with the goal of improving transfusion outcomes for patients with chronic and acute conditions. Hemanext's products have received FDA De Novo marketing authorization and CE Mark certification, enabling global distribution. The company is recognized for its focus on scientific evidence, operational compatibility, and strategic partnerships with blood establishments and clinical researchers.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Hemanext
Hemanext is currently seeking investment
Hemanext is seeking a growth-stage investment in the range of 20m-50m
Patents
System for extended storage of red blood cells and methods of use
2025-12-23 • US-12502462-B2
View DetailsMethods for managing adverse events in patients with inflammation
2025-10-21 • US-12447177-B2
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System for extended storage of red blood cells and methods of use
2025-12-23 • US-12502462-B2
View DetailsMethods for managing adverse events in patients with inflammation
2025-10-21 • US-12447177-B2
View DetailsProducts
Oxygen-controlled red blood cell processing and storage system
A medical device system that generates and maintains red blood cells in a low-oxygen, low-carbon dioxide environment for up to 42 days of refrigerated storage, aiming to improve transfusion outcomes by preserving red blood cell quality.
Oxygen-controlled red blood cell processing and storage system
A medical device system that generates and maintains red blood cells in a low-oxygen, low-carbon dioxide environment for up to 42 days of refrigerated storage, aiming to improve transfusion outcomes by preserving red blood cell quality.
Expertise Areas
- Transfusion medicine
- Red blood cell storage solutions
- Clinical validation of blood products
- Regulatory strategy for medical devices
Key Technologies
- Oxygen-controlled storage systems
- Deoxygenation (hypoxic storage) technology
- Double-layered oxygen and carbon dioxide reduction bags
- Red blood cell quality assessment assays
Key People
Andrew Dunham PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
Shane Ray
Chief Executive Officer
Laurel Omert MD
Chief Medical Officer
Suzanna Van Straaten
Head of Global Marketing
Daan Kok
Head of Business Development and Strategy
Andrew Dunham PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
Shane Ray
Chief Executive Officer
Laurel Omert MD
Chief Medical Officer
Suzanna Van Straaten
Head of Global Marketing
Daan Kok
Head of Business Development and Strategy
Investors
Venture Round - Hemanext
$5,005,000 funded.
Announced on 2023-12-18.
Vitalant
Announced on 2023-06-07.
Venture Round - Hemanext
$13,248,996 funded.
Announced on 2023-02-07.
Series B - Hemanext
$18,000,000 funded.
Announced on 2022-11-07.
Venture Round - Hemanext
$39,636,597 funded.
Announced on 2021-10-15.
Venture Round - Hemanext
$2,700,000 funded.
Announced on 2017-10-24.
Venture Round - Hemanext
$5,005,000 funded.
Announced on 2023-12-18.
Vitalant
Announced on 2023-06-07.
Venture Round - Hemanext
$13,248,996 funded.
Announced on 2023-02-07.
Series B - Hemanext
$18,000,000 funded.
Announced on 2022-11-07.
Venture Round - Hemanext
$39,636,597 funded.
Announced on 2021-10-15.
Venture Round - Hemanext
$2,700,000 funded.
Announced on 2017-10-24.
News & Updates
Received RISE award from the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies for research in transfusion medicine.
Recognized by AABB's Standards-Compliant Product Evaluation for quality and safety standards in blood processing and storage.
Peer-reviewed study demonstrates preserved oxygen unloading kinetics in hypoxically stored red blood cells compared to standard storage.
Clinical safety study results on hypoxic red blood cell administration in transfusion-dependent hematological malignancies presented at the European Hematology Association Congress.
Closed Series B-3 funding of $18.9 million at a post-money valuation of $172 million.
Raised just over $20 million in Series B-2 round to fund product implementation and commercial expansion.
Received RISE award from the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies for research in transfusion medicine.
Recognized by AABB's Standards-Compliant Product Evaluation for quality and safety standards in blood processing and storage.
Peer-reviewed study demonstrates preserved oxygen unloading kinetics in hypoxically stored red blood cells compared to standard storage.
Clinical safety study results on hypoxic red blood cell administration in transfusion-dependent hematological malignancies presented at the European Hematology Association Congress.
Closed Series B-3 funding of $18.9 million at a post-money valuation of $172 million.
Raised just over $20 million in Series B-2 round to fund product implementation and commercial expansion.