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Apollo
Pittsburgh, US · Founded 2017 · 19 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors
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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
Apollo was founded in 2017 by Kathryn Fantauzzi and Dr. David Rabin MD, PhD.
Investors · 11
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Also in the syndicate · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$23.8M disclosed across 5 of 8 rounds · 2018–2026
- Undisclosed amountseries AFeb 2026
B Capital (lead), Google (lead)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries DSep 2023
Bain Capital Ventures (lead), Nexus Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, Tribe Capital
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries AApr 2022
Noetic Fund (lead)
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▶$500KraisedApr 2024 · 1 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
- Gary JohnsonDirector
- Alan CannistraroExecutive Officer, Director
- Kathryn FantauzziExecutive Officer, Director
- David RabinExecutive Officer, Director
- Sa'ad ShahDirector
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- First sale
- Apr 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$9.3MraisedApr 2024 · 17 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
- Sa'ad ShahDirector
- Alan CannistraroExecutive Officer, Director
- Kathryn FantauzziExecutive Officer, Director
- Gary JohnsonDirector
- David RabinExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $9.3M
- First sale
- Feb 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$8MraisedSep 2021 · 17 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
- Kathryn FantauzziExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $8M
- Sales commissions
- $84.8K
- Placement agents
- Melvin Pirchesky
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.9MraisedFeb 2021 · 51 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
- Kathryn FantauzziExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $5.9M
- Amount sold
- $5.9M
- Sales commissions
- $80K
- Placement agents
- Boustead Securities, LLC
- First sale
- Jun 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$100KraisedMar 2018 · 1 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
- Kathryn FantauzziExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $250K
- Amount sold
- $100K
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, Dr. David Rabin MD, PhD in 2017.
- Who are Apollo's investors?
- Apollo's investors include ID8 Investments, Noetic, Portfolia, B Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, SeaX Ventures, Sequoia Capital and 1 more.
- How much funding has Apollo raised?
- Apollo has disclosed $23.8M raised across 5 of its 8 known rounds.
- Where is Apollo headquartered?
- Apollo is headquartered in Pittsburgh, US.