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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.

ACAmy Cowperthwait
Amy CowperthwaitFounderAmy Cowperthwait spent 28 years as an emergency room nurse before transitioning to nursing education at the University of Delaware, where she collaborated with engineering and theater students to develop sensor-enabled simulation technology for healthcare training. She founded Avkin in 2015 to commercialize lifelike wearable simulation devices for nursing education and clinical training.
ABAmy Bucha
Amy BuchaExecutive
MD
Michael D PattersonExecutive

Board

JM
John MartinsonBoard director

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 Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Amy CowperthwaitExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$300K
Amount sold
$300K
Proceeds to insiders
$10K
First sale
Nov 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$900KraisedNov 2022 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$615KraisedApr 2022 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$750KraisedMay 2017 · 6 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.