Apollo
19 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
Apollo Neuro makes a wearable device that delivers gentle vibrations ("SmartVibes") intended to balance the autonomic nervous system, aiming to reduce stress, improve sleep, focus, and recovery. Developed by physicians and neuroscientists and backed by clinical research, the consumer product is worn on the wrist, ankle, or clipped to clothing and paired with a subscription app.
Founders & leadership
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Kathryn FantauzziinCo-Founder & CEOKathryn Fantauzzi holds a B.A. from Smith College and an M.P.A. from Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. She previously worked on tech commercialization initiatives at the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, overseeing funding programs before joining a University of Pittsburgh research team in 2016 to help advance Apollo Neuro, a neuroscience-based wearable technology, which she then founded as a company and brought to market in 2020.
Investors · 3
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of DefenseSpecial Operations Command | Phase I | 2018 | $149.8K |
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 Apollo do?
- Apollo Neuro makes a wearable device that delivers gentle vibrations ("SmartVibes") intended to balance the autonomic nervous system, aiming to reduce stress, improve sleep, focus, and recovery. Developed by physicians and neuroscientists and backed by clinical research, the consumer product is worn on the wrist, ankle, or clipped to clothing and paired with a subscription app.
- Who founded Apollo?
- Apollo was founded by Kathryn Fantauzzi.
- Who are Apollo's investors?
- Apollo's investors include ID8 Investments, Noetic, Portfolia.