Hydrostasis
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Hydrostasis develops technology focused on helping aging adults maintain health through hydration monitoring, leveraging expertise in optical technology, data science, and biology.
Founders & leadership
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Debbie K. Chen, PhDFounder, CEODebbie K. Chen holds a PhD and is founder and CEO of Hydrostasis, which develops hydration monitoring technology for aging adults using optical technology, data science, and biology.
Investors · 3
Ad Astra Ventureslisted by Ad Astra Ventures
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igniteXL Venturelisted by igniteXL VenturePalo Alto · $100K – $500K
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2020 | $224.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $49.9K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Hydrostasis do?
- Hydrostasis develops technology focused on helping aging adults maintain health through hydration monitoring, leveraging expertise in optical technology, data science, and biology.
- Who founded Hydrostasis?
- Hydrostasis was founded by Debbie K. Chen, PhD.
- Who are Hydrostasis's investors?
- Hydrostasis's investors include Ad Astra Ventures, igniteXL Venture, SOSV.


