# BALSA: Nonprofit organization management, San Francisco, United States

> BALSA: BALSA is a Brazilian-American Life Sciences Association based in Boston. Based in San Francisco, United States. Founded 2024.

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# BALSA

BALSA is a Brazilian-American Life Sciences Association based in Boston.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Nonprofit organization management San Francisco, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2024 2 years old
- **Team:** 12 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $750K in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Mar 2022

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About BALSA

BALSA is a Brazilian-American Life Sciences Association based in Boston.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it is a volunteer-run community dedicated to supporting Brazilians in the U.S. life sciences, biotech, and pharmaceutical sectors. The organization fosters a free and participatory network that promotes connections, mentorship, and professional opportunities for Brazilian researchers, students, founders, and professionals. BALSA focuses on community-building and professional support through various services, including mentorship, networking, events, newsletters, and access to career opportunities. It aims to strengthen the Brazilian presence in life sciences and create a robust support network across research, innovation, health, and biotechnology. The organization is active in over 60 U.S. cities, engaging its members and the broader audience through community programs and events.

## What company datasets say BALSA raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$750K** in dollars

Last round **Seed**

Last round date **Mar 2022**

Investors listed **5**

## Founders and team

From BALSA's own website: 12 on the team.

- **Ana Clara Morais** Director of Tech & Data
- **Camille Leal** Director of Academic Opportunities
- **Fernanda Martins Rodrigues** Director of Industry Opportunities
- **Gustavo Botega** Director of Mentorship
- **Harvard College** Director of Mentorship
- **Izabela Pacheco** Director of Grants
- **Julia Merlin** Director of Events
- **Maria Tavares** Director of Academic Communications
- **Maria Vitoria Sypnievski** Director of Events
- **Miki Ikeda** Director of Events
- **Nikolas Lino** Community Manager
- **Raissa Leal** Director of Grants

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Nonprofit organization management
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54171, 813920, SIC 8699
- **Region:** California

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