ACatechol
Santa Barbara, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation
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ACatechol develops bioinspired surface treatment technologies to prevent infections in medical devices, particularly catheters, by inhibiting biofilm formation. The company serves hospitals and medical device manufacturers seeking to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections and sepsis.
Founders & leadership
ACatechol was founded in 2016 by Kollbe Ando Ahn.

Board
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$400K disclosed across 1 round · 2016
▶$400KraisedFeb 2016 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Jin-Soo AhnExecutive Officer, Director
- Eric Cook RyanDirector
- Byung-Jun AhnExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $400K
- Amount sold
- $400K
- First sale
- Feb 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2023 | $273.5K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $255.9K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does ACatechol do?
- ACatechol develops bioinspired surface treatment technologies to prevent infections in medical devices, particularly catheters, by inhibiting biofilm formation. The company serves hospitals and medical device manufacturers seeking to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections and sepsis.
- Who founded ACatechol?
- ACatechol was founded by Kollbe Ando Ahn in 2016.
- How much funding has ACatechol raised?
- ACatechol has disclosed $400K raised across 1 round.
- Where is ACatechol headquartered?
- ACatechol is headquartered in Santa Barbara, US.