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ChromaDex

NASDAQ: NAGE

Irvine, US · Founded 1999 · Delaware corporation · 143 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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ChromaDex supplies phytochemical reference standards and botanical reference materials used for research, method development, quality control, and regulatory compliance in the natural products industry. Its catalogue of over 2,000 phytochemical standards serves the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, food, beverage, cosmetic, and life science sectors, and it is now part of the LGC Standards portfolio.

Founders & leadership

ChromaDex was founded in 1999 by Frank Jaksch and Frank L. Jaksch, Jr..

FJFrank Jaksch
Frank JakschinCo-Founder & Chairman of the BoardFrank Jaksch has over 25 years of experience in life sciences and the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industries, with background in leading technology and scientific teams. He founded ChromaDex and serves on the board of Ayana Bio.
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Frank L. Jaksch, Jr.Chief Scientific Officer
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Troy RhonemusinEVP2017–2018Troy Rhonemus is Chief Operating Officer at ChromaDex, where he oversees operations, quality, R&D, and regulatory functions. He has built experience managing cross-functional teams and developing supply chains and operational strategies for manufacturing and product commercialization.
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Thomas C. VarvaroinCFO2004–2018Thomas C. Varvaro served as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary of ChromaDex, a supplier of phytochemical reference standards and botanical materials for pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, and life science research. He brought over 27 years of experience in finance, accounting, and business operations, with prior involvement in company restructuring, acquisitions, and investor relations.
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Jeffrey HimmelChief Executive Officer

Board

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Hugh DunkerleyBoard director
GL
Glenn L. HalprynBoard director
MB
Michael BrauserBoard director
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Mark S. GermainBoard director
BH
Barry HonigBoard director
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Reid DabneyBoard director
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Jeff 10005 Muirlands Blvd., Suite G BaxterinBoard MemberPresident and Chief Executive Officer at VBI Vaccines

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$103.7M disclosed across 13 rounds · 2012–2022

$3.1MraisedOct 2022 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brianna GerberExecutive Officer
  • Kristin PatrickDirector
  • Steven N. RubinDirector
  • Hamed ShahbaziDirector
  • Frank L. Jr. JakschDirector
  • Gary NgDirector
  • Robert N. FriedExecutive Officer, Director
  • Wendy YuDirector
  • Ann CohenDirector
Offering amount
$3.1M
Amount sold
$3.1M
First sale
Sep 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$25MraisedMar 2021 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven RubinDirector
  • Jeff BaxterDirector
  • Tony LauDirector
  • Wendy YuDirector
  • Mark FriedmanExecutive Officer
  • Frank L. JakschExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert FriedExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin M. FarrExecutive Officer
  • Stephen L. BlockDirector
  • Kurt GustafsonDirector
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$25M
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$5MraisedMay 2020 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Wendy YuDirector
  • Megan JordanExecutive Officer
  • Tony LauDirector
  • Steven RubinDirector
  • Robert FriedExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark FriedmanExecutive Officer
  • Frank JakschExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin FarrExecutive Officer
  • Jeff BaxterDirector
  • Kurt GustafsonDirector
  • Stephen BlockDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$7MraisedAug 2019 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank L. JakschExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert FriedExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin M. FarrExecutive Officer
  • Stephen BlockDirector
  • Kurt GustafsonDirector
  • Steven RubinDirector
  • Jeff BaxterDirector
  • Tony LauDirector
  • Wendy YuDirector
  • Mark FriedmanExecutive Officer
  • Lisa BratkovichExecutive Officer
  • Matthew RobertsExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$7M
Sales commissions
$175K
Placement agents
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$10MraisedMay 2019 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank L. JakschExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert FriedExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin M. FarrExecutive Officer
  • Stephen BlockDirector
  • Kurt GustafsonDirector
  • Matthew RobertsExecutive Officer
  • Jeff BaxterDirector
  • Tony LauDirector
  • Wendy YuDirector
  • Mark FriedmanExecutive Officer
  • Lisa BratkovichExecutive Officer
  • Steven RubinDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$10M
Sales commissions
$250K
Placement agents
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
First sale
May 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$23MraisedNov 2017 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen L. AllenDirector
  • Tsz Ho Tony LauDirector
  • Stephen A. BlockDirector
  • Kurt GustafsonDirector
  • Frank L. JakschExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeff BaxterDirector
  • Robert FriedExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven RubinDirector
  • Kevin FarrExecutive Officer
  • Wing Tak Wendy YuDirector
  • Troy RhonemusExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$23M
Amount sold
$23M
First sale
Nov 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$5.1MraisedAug 2017 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tsz Ho Tony LauDirector
  • Jeff BaxterDirector
  • Kurt GustafsonDirector
  • Wing Tak Wendy YuDirector
  • Thomas VarvaroExecutive Officer
  • Stephen L. AllenDirector
  • Frank L. JakschExecutive Officer, Director
  • Troy RhonemusExecutive Officer
  • Stephen A. BlockDirector
  • Steven RubinDirector
  • Robert FriedExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.1M
Amount sold
$5.1M
Placement agents
Ladenburg Thalmann and Co. Inc.
First sale
Aug 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$16.4MraisedJun 2017 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank L. JakschExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen L. AllenDirector
  • Jeff BaxterDirector
  • Troy RhonemusExecutive Officer
  • Steven RubinDirector
  • Thomas VarvaroExecutive Officer
  • Stephen A. BlockDirector
  • Robert FriedExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kurt GustafsonDirector
Offering amount
$16.4M
Amount sold
$16.4M
Finders' fees
$255K
Placement agents
Ladenburg Thalmann and Co. Inc.
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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 ChromaDex do?
ChromaDex supplies phytochemical reference standards and botanical reference materials used for research, method development, quality control, and regulatory compliance in the natural products industry. Its catalogue of over 2,000 phytochemical standards serves the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, food, beverage, cosmetic, and life science sectors, and it is now part of the LGC Standards portfolio.
Who founded ChromaDex?
ChromaDex was founded by Frank Jaksch, Frank L. Jaksch, Jr. in 1999.
Who are ChromaDex's investors?
ChromaDex's investors include Horizons Ventures, WELL Ventures.
How much funding has ChromaDex raised?
ChromaDex has disclosed $103.7M raised across 13 rounds.
Where is ChromaDex headquartered?
ChromaDex is headquartered in Irvine, US.