Bonumose
Charlottesville, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Trevor Kienzleunlockedknows Daniel Wichelecki · together at University of Virginia (overlapped)
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×6knows the team · via University of Virginia School of Law
knows the team · via iSelect Fund
Bonumose produces tagatose, a naturally occurring "rare sugar" made from plant starch (corn, wheat, cassava) using proprietary enzymes, offering a sugar substitute with a low glycemic index and reduced calories. It supplies food manufacturers and consumers with tagatose and other rare ingredients for food, supplements, animal feed, crop protection, and soil health.
Founders & leadership
Bonumose was founded in 2021 by Edwin O. Rogers and Daniel Wichelecki.
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Edwin O. RogersCo-founder
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Daniel WicheleckiinCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerDaniel Wichelecki holds a PhD in biochemistry and co-founded Bonumose, which produces tagatose and other rare sugars from plant feedstocks using proprietary enzymatic processes. He leads the company's strategy, fundraising, and commercial development, advancing the technology from lab development to demonstration-scale production.
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Robert SproullNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Edward J. WilliamsBoard director
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Michael SalernoBoard director
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Steve ArrickBoard director
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Takashi KurikiBoard director
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Anthony DeLio IIIBoard director
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Kris MeulenBoard director
Investors · 3
Also in the syndicate · 1
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$52.1M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2021–2025
▶$165.2KraisedOct 2025 · 4 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$165.2KraisedOct 2025 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Anthony DeLio IIIDirector
- Kris MeulenDirector
- Edwin O. RogersExecutive Officer, Director
- Daniel WicheleckiExecutive Officer
- Steve ArrickDirector
- Michael SalernoDirector
- Robert SproullDirector
- Edward J. WilliamsExecutive Officer, Director
- Takashi KurikiDirector
- Offering amount
- $445K
- Amount sold
- $165.2K
- First sale
- Sep 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$41MraisedOct 2024 · 21 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$41MraisedOct 2024 · 21 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Edward J. WilliamsDirector
- Michael SalernoDirector
- Edwin O. RogersExecutive Officer, Director
- Anthony DeLio IIIDirector
- Steve ArrickDirector
- Michael KimeDirector
- Takashi KurikiDirector
- Kris MeulenDirector
- Offering amount
- $46.6M
- Amount sold
- $41M
- First sale
- Sep 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedJul 2023 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2MraisedJul 2023 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Daniel WicheleckiDirector
- Anthony DeLio IIIDirector
- Robert SproullDirector
- Edward J. WilliamsDirector
- Takashi KurikiDirector
- Edwin O. RogersExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- Jul 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$9MraisedFeb 2021 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$9MraisedFeb 2021 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Takashi KurikiDirector
- Edward WilliamsDirector
- Edwin RogersExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert SproullDirector
- Offering amount
- $9M
- Amount sold
- $9M
- First sale
- Feb 2021
- 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 Bonumose do?
- Bonumose produces tagatose, a naturally occurring "rare sugar" made from plant starch (corn, wheat, cassava) using proprietary enzymes, offering a sugar substitute with a low glycemic index and reduced calories. It supplies food manufacturers and consumers with tagatose and other rare ingredients for food, supplements, animal feed, crop protection, and soil health.
- Who founded Bonumose?
- Bonumose was founded by Edwin O. Rogers, Daniel Wichelecki in 2021.
- Who are Bonumose's investors?
- Bonumose's investors include iSelect Fund, Cure8 Ventures.
- How much funding has Bonumose raised?
- Bonumose has disclosed $52.1M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Bonumose headquartered?
- Bonumose is headquartered in Charlottesville, US.