Ancera
Branford, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Ancera develops a software platform for food production that combines analytics, diagnostics, and automation to monitor, predict, and prevent risks such as pathogens and disease. It targets food producers, helping them optimize yield, maintain compliance, and improve food safety outcomes.
Founders & leadership
Ancera was founded in 2013 by Arjun Ganesan and Hur Koser.
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Arjun GanesaninCo-founder · CEOArjun Ganesan is founder and CEO of Ancera, which provides software for food production that uses analytics and diagnostics to monitor and prevent safety risks.
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Hur KoserinCo-founder and CTO2011–2016Hur Koser holds a degree from MIT in physics and engineering, with over 23 years of experience in technical leadership roles including principal investigator, CTO, and founder. His expertise spans diagnostics, biomedical sensors, microfluidics, nanotechnology, and embedded systems, with deep proficiency in advanced manufacturing, instrumentation, and data analysis.
Board
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Ugo DeBlasiBoard director
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McLeod ChristopherBoard director
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Thomas LivingstonBoard director
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.9M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2015–2017
▶$770KraisedAug 2017 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$770KraisedAug 2017 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James DeStephensDirector
- Michael ZwernerDirector
- Arjun GanesanExecutive Officer, Director
- Christopher McLeodDirector
- Richard FosterDirector
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $770K
- First sale
- Jun 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.1MraisedJan 2016 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.1MraisedJan 2016 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Richard FosterDirector
- Michael LeachDirector
- Christopher McLeodDirector
- Arjun GanesanExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael ZwernerDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $1.1M
- First sale
- Dec 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$81KraisedSep 2015 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$81KraisedSep 2015 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ugo DeBlasiDirector
- McLeod ChristopherDirector
- Arjun GanesanExecutive Officer, Director
- Thomas LivingstonDirector
- Hur KoserExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $81K
- Amount sold
- $81K
- First sale
- Sep 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ancera do?
- Ancera develops a software platform for food production that combines analytics, diagnostics, and automation to monitor, predict, and prevent risks such as pathogens and disease. It targets food producers, helping them optimize yield, maintain compliance, and improve food safety outcomes.
- Who founded Ancera?
- Ancera was founded by Arjun Ganesan, Hur Koser in 2013.
- Who are Ancera's investors?
- Ancera's investors include IAG Capital Partners, LaunchCapital, Connecticut Innovations.
- How much funding has Ancera raised?
- Ancera has disclosed $1.9M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Ancera headquartered?
- Ancera is headquartered in Branford, US.