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.
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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.
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Michael D PattersonExecutive
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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 CareRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$900KraisedNov 2022 · 1 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$615KraisedApr 2022 · 2 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$750KraisedMay 2017 · 6 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$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
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.

