Akorn

Berkeley, US · Founded 2019 · 1 known investors

Akorn Technology develops 100% natural edible coatings for fresh produce that slow ripening, reduce moisture loss, and inhibit microorganisms to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. It serves producers and retailers across the produce supply chain to reduce food waste.

AgTechFoodTechNew Materialsin /akorn-technology @akorntechnology

Founders & leadership

Antonios ZografosExecutive Officer, Director

Investors · 1

UM6P VenturesBen Guérir · $100K – $500K

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

▶$300KraisedJun 2022 · 1 investors · Agriculture

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Antonios ZografosExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $2M
Amount sold: $300K
First sale: Jun 2022
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
National Science Foundation	Phase I	2021	$256K

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.