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iSpecimen Inc. Announces Closing of Approximately $1.75 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market

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iSpecimen (Nasdaq: ISPC), an online marketplace for biospecimens, has completed a $1.75 million private placement of common stock and pre-funded warrants. The company issued 1,559,828 shares at $1.122 per share, priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.

Of the net proceeds, $500,000 will be allocated to marketing and advertising services through IR Agency LLC, with the remainder supporting working capital and general corporate purposes. WestPark Capital served as the exclusive placement agent for the offering, which closed on August 4, 2025.

iSpecimen (Nasdaq: ISPC), un mercato online per biospecimen, ha completato un collocamento privato di 1,75 milioni di dollari in azioni ordinarie e warrant prefinanziati. La società ha emesso 1.559.828 azioni a 1,122 dollari per azione, prezzo conforme alle regole di Nasdaq.

Dei proventi netti, 500.000 dollari saranno destinati a servizi di marketing e pubblicità tramite IR Agency LLC, mentre il resto sarà utilizzato per il capitale circolante e scopi aziendali generali. WestPark Capital ha agito come agente di collocamento esclusivo per l'offerta, chiusa il 4 agosto 2025.

iSpecimen (Nasdaq: ISPC), un mercado en línea de biospecímenes, ha completado una colocación privada de 1,75 millones de dólares en acciones comunes y warrants prefinanciados. La compañía emitió 1.559.828 acciones a 1,122 dólares por acción, precio conforme a las normas de Nasdaq.

De los ingresos netos, 500.000 dólares se destinarán a servicios de marketing y publicidad a través de IR Agency LLC, y el resto apoyará el capital de trabajo y fines corporativos generales. WestPark Capital actuó como agente exclusivo de colocación para la oferta, que se cerró el 4 de agosto de 2025.

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iSpecimen (Nasdaq : ISPC), une place de marché en ligne pour les biospécimens, a finalisé un placement privé de 1,75 million de dollars en actions ordinaires et bons de souscription préfinancés. La société a émis 1 559 828 actions à 1,122 dollar par action, prix conforme au marché selon les règles du Nasdaq.

Sur le produit net, 500 000 dollars seront alloués aux services de marketing et de publicité via IR Agency LLC, le reste soutenant le fonds de roulement et les besoins généraux de l'entreprise. WestPark Capital a agi en tant qu'agent de placement exclusif pour cette opération, qui s'est clôturée le 4 août 2025.

iSpecimen (Nasdaq: ISPC), ein Online-Marktplatz für Biospezimen, hat eine Privatplatzierung von 1,75 Millionen US-Dollar in Stammaktien und vorfinanzierten Optionsscheinen abgeschlossen. Das Unternehmen gab 1.559.828 Aktien zu 1,122 US-Dollar pro Aktie aus, der Preis entsprach dem Markt gemäß den Nasdaq-Regeln.

Von den Nettoerlösen werden 500.000 US-Dollar für Marketing- und Werbedienstleistungen über IR Agency LLC verwendet, der Rest dient dem Betriebskapital und allgemeinen Unternehmenszwecken. WestPark Capital war als exklusiver Platzierungsagent für das Angebot tätig, das am 4. August 2025 abgeschlossen wurde.

Positive
  • Secured $1.75 million in additional funding through private placement
  • Strategic allocation of $500,000 for marketing and advertising to drive growth
  • Placement priced at-the-market, indicating fair market valuation
Negative
  • Potential dilution for existing shareholders from issuance of 1,559,828 new shares
  • Need for additional capital suggests potential cash flow concerns

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iSpecimen secured $1.75M through at-market private placement, with significant portion earmarked for marketing amid likely cash constraints.

iSpecimen has closed a $1.75 million private placement through the issuance of 1,559,828 shares (or pre-funded warrants) at $1.122 per share, priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The small size of this capital raise, combined with the explicit allocation of $500,000 (nearly 29% of proceeds) specifically for marketing services through IR Agency LLC, suggests the company is facing cash constraints while trying to boost its market visibility. The remaining $1.25 million is designated for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The pricing "at-the-market" indicates the company couldn't command a premium, reflecting current market sentiment toward the stock. WestPark Capital served as the exclusive placement agent, though their fees weren't specified in the release. These fees will further reduce the net proceeds available to the company.

This financing appears to be a stopgap measure rather than a transformative capital injection. For context, a biotech marketplace like iSpecimen typically requires substantial capital to scale operations, enhance platform capabilities, and expand its provider network. The modest size of this raise suggests the company may need additional financing in the near future if its operational runway is limited.

The use of a private placement rather than a public offering indicates the company likely found it more efficient to target accredited investors directly. The registration rights agreement with investors shows the company's commitment to providing future liquidity for these shares, which is a standard practice to make private placements more attractive to investors.

WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iSpecimen Inc. (Nasdaq: ISPC) (“iSpecimen� or the “Company�), an online global marketplace that connects scientists requiring biospecimens for medical research with a network of healthcare specimen providers, today announced that it closed its previously announced private placement pursuant to a securities purchase agreement with accredited investors for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1.75 million, before deducting fees to the placement agent and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to pay $500,000 for marketing and advertising services to be provided by IR Agency LLC, and the remainder for working capital and general corporate purposes.

In connection with the offering, the Company issued 1,559,828 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock) at a purchase price of $1.122 per share, priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.

The offering closed on August 4, 2025.

WestPark Capital, Inc. acted as the exclusive placement agent in connection with the offering.

Additional details regarding the offering will be available in a Form 8-K to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

The securities described above have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The securities were offered only to accredited investors. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement with the investor, the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the shares of common stock and the shares issuable upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About iSpecimen

iSpecimen (Nasdaq: ISPC) offers an online marketplace for human biospecimens, connecting scientists in commercial and non-profit organizations with healthcare providers that have access to patients and specimens needed for medical discovery. Proprietary, cloud-based technology enables scientists to intuitively search for specimens and patients across a federated partner network of hospitals, labs, biobanks, blood centers and other healthcare organizations. For more information, please visit.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.� These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the development of our company. The words “anticipate,� “believe,� “continue,� “could,� “estimate,� “expect,� “intend,� “may,� “plan,� “potential,� “predict,� “project,� “should,� “target,� “will,� “would� and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The reader is cautioned not to rely on such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including the uncertainty regarding future commercial success; risks and uncertainties associated with market conditions and the Company’s ability to satisfy the closing conditions related to the Offering. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including factors discussed in the “Risk Factors� section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on April 14, 2025, as well as other SEC filings. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, iSpecimen specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


FAQ

What is the size and price of iSpecimen's (ISPC) August 2025 private placement?

iSpecimen raised $1.75 million through a private placement priced at $1.122 per share, issuing 1,559,828 shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants.

How will iSpecimen (ISPC) use the proceeds from its private placement?

iSpecimen will use $500,000 for marketing and advertising services through IR Agency LLC, with the remaining funds allocated to working capital and general corporate purposes.

Who served as the placement agent for iSpecimen's (ISPC) private placement?

WestPark Capital, Inc. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the private placement.

What is iSpecimen's (ISPC) core business model?

iSpecimen operates an online marketplace that connects scientists needing biospecimens for medical research with healthcare providers that have access to patients and specimens.

Will the new shares from ISPC's private placement be registered?

iSpecimen has agreed to file registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the shares and shares issuable upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants.
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