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Bonumose

Charlottesville, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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 WicheleckiinFounder & Inventor (PhD, Biochemistry)
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Michael KimeinExecutiveVice President at iSelect Fund
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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

Hershey

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$52.1M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2021–2025

$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$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
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 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.