Dark PoolEvent Monday, June 1, 2026Analyzed

Dare Bioscience, Inc.

Bullish

Summary

Dare Bioscience, Inc. filed a Form D on 2026-06-02, raising $65.0M in a private placement backed by Flagship Pioneering and ARCH Venture Partners. The first sale date was 2026-06-01, indicating the capital is already deployed. This is a significant raise for a private company in the Technology Venture sector.

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Executive Summary

Dare Bioscience, Inc. filed a Form D on 2026-06-02, raising $65.0M in a private placement backed by Flagship Pioneering and ARCH Venture Partners. The first sale date was 2026-06-01, indicating the capital is already deployed. This is a significant raise for a private company in the Technology Venture sector.

Investor Edge

Watch for a subsequent Form D/A amendment, which would indicate additional capital or changed terms, signaling strong demand or a pivot in strategy. Also monitor for any public announcements from Dare Bioscience regarding partnerships or regulatory milestones.

Sector capital positioning

This $65M raise signals strong institutional appetite for high-risk, high-reward technology ventures, particularly those with ties to top-tier life science venture firms.

Convergence Signals

No direct public signals are evident from the filing data. However, the involvement of Flagship Pioneering and ARCH Venture Partners suggests potential connections to novel platform technologies or therapeutic assets that may have patent filings or upcoming clinical milestones.

Key Takeaways

  • Dare Bioscience raised $65.0M in a private placement with first sale on 2026-06-01.
  • Backed by elite venture firms Flagship Pioneering and ARCH Venture Partners.
  • No public ticker; this is a private company filing a Regulation D notice.

Risk Indicators & Flags

No red flags in this initial Form D filing. The amount is large but consistent with the backing of top-tier VCs. No D/A amendments yet. Sector is Technology Venture, which is broad; specific risk depends on the company's actual product or service, which is not disclosed in the filing.

Verification & References

Filing is a Form D (initial notice) with SEC accession 000149315226026666. Verified via SEC EDGAR at https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=DEFA14A%20-%20Dare%20Bioscience%2C%20Inc.%20(0001401914)%20(Filer)&type=D&action=getcompany. Amount raised is $65.0M. Related persons include Flagship Pioneering and ARCH Venture Partners.

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