Astek Diagnostics
YC S21Baltimore, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 5 employees · 4 known investors
Astek Diagnostics develops a diagnostic platform for rapid and accurate detection of urinary tract infections and related conditions in clinical specimens. The company serves physicians and patients needing point-of-care diagnostic solutions for infectious diseases.
Also known as Astek Diagnostics LLC
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMicrofluidicsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Astek Diagnostics was founded in 2020 by Mustafa Al-Adhami and Courtney Cavin.
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Mustafa Al-AdhamiinCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerMustafa Al-Adhami holds a Ph.D. and has experience in customer discovery and diagnostics. He developed the technology for Eugris during his doctoral studies at Baylor and has raised over $5 million in funding for Astek Diagnostics.
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Courtney CavininCo-founder · Chief Operating OfficerCofounder of Astek Diagnostics, a company building a point-of-care diagnostic platform for rapid detection of urinary tract infections in clinical specimens, where Cavin leads operational strategy, product development, and engineering execution. Cavin also mentors and advocates for STEM in the Baltimore region.30 Under 30 2026
Investors · 4
Also in the syndicate · 1
She's Independent
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.2M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2020–2025
▶$750KraisedApr 2025 · 2 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$750KraisedApr 2025 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mustafa Al-AdhamiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $750K
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- First sale
- Apr 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.1MraisedOct 2023 · 4 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.1MraisedOct 2023 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mustafa Al-AdhamiExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.1M
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- First sale
- Oct 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$345KraisedAug 2023 · 10 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$345KraisedAug 2023 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mustafa Al-AdhamiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $345K
- Amount sold
- $345K
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.4MraisedAug 2023 · 11 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.4MraisedAug 2023 · 11 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mustafa Al-AdhamiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.4M
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- First sale
- Mar 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$350KraisedAug 2023 · 2 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$350KraisedAug 2023 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mustafa Al-AdhamiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $350K
- Amount sold
- $350K
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$150KraisedAug 2023 · 1 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$150KraisedAug 2023 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mustafa Al-AdhamiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $150K
- Amount sold
- $150K
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- First sale
- Jun 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- 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 Astek Diagnostics do?
- Astek Diagnostics develops a diagnostic platform for rapid and accurate detection of urinary tract infections and related conditions in clinical specimens. The company serves physicians and patients needing point-of-care diagnostic solutions for infectious diseases.
- Who founded Astek Diagnostics?
- Astek Diagnostics was founded by Mustafa Al-Adhami, Courtney Cavin in 2020.
- Who are Astek Diagnostics's investors?
- Astek Diagnostics's investors include Maryland TEDCO, TEDCO, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Astek Diagnostics raised?
- Astek Diagnostics has disclosed $4.2M raised across 6 rounds.
- Where is Astek Diagnostics headquartered?
- Astek Diagnostics is headquartered in Baltimore, US.