Avkin
Wilmington, US · Founded 2015 · 1 known investors
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Avkin develops wearable simulation technology and standardized-patient tools that add human communication, non-verbal cues, and diversity to clinical training scenarios. It serves nursing and healthcare simulation educators (simulationists).
Founders & leadership
Avkin was founded in 2015 by Amy Cowperthwait.

Board
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.6M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2017–2024
▶$300KraisedDec 2024 · 1 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
- Amy CowperthwaitExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $300K
- Amount sold
- $300K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $10K
- First sale
- Nov 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$900KraisedNov 2022 · 1 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
- Amy CowperthwaitExecutive Officer, Director
- John H. MartinsonDirector
- Amy ErolExecutive Officer, Director
- David BroussardDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $900K
- First sale
- Nov 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$615KraisedApr 2022 · 2 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
- David BroussardDirector
- Amy BuchaExecutive Officer, Director
- John H. MartinsonDirector
- Amy CowperthwaitExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $625K
- Amount sold
- $615K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $19K
- First sale
- Apr 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$750KraisedMay 2017 · 6 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
- Amy BuchaExecutive Officer, Director
- Amy CowperthwaitExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael D PattersonExecutive Officer, Director
- John MartinsonDirector
- Offering amount
- $750K
- Amount sold
- $750K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $200K
- First sale
- Apr 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- 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 Avkin do?
- Avkin develops wearable simulation technology and standardized-patient tools that add human communication, non-verbal cues, and diversity to clinical training scenarios. It serves nursing and healthcare simulation educators (simulationists).
- Who founded Avkin?
- Avkin was founded by Amy Cowperthwait in 2015.
- Who are Avkin's investors?
- Avkin's investors include JumpStart New Jersey Angel Network.
- How much funding has Avkin raised?
- Avkin has disclosed $2.6M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Avkin headquartered?
- Avkin is headquartered in Wilmington, US.


