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Innovaprep

Drexel, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation

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InnovaPrep develops sample concentration instruments and air samplers used in environmental monitoring, food and product quality testing, life science research, and biopharmaceutical development. It also offers custom manufacturing and OEM services for matrix workflow applications.

Founders & leadership

Innovaprep was founded in 2018 by David S Alburty.

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David S AlburtyFounder
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Kathleen RuegseggerExecutiveKathleen Ruegsegger is an operations and growth executive with experience scaling organizations in the life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical device sectors. She has led global operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality initiatives across these industries.
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Andrew E PageNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Michael HeckmanBoard director
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Paul BertrandBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.8M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2025

▶$100KraisedDec 2025 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael HeckmanDirector
  • David S AlburtyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul BertrandDirector
  • Kathleen RuegseggerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$100K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedFeb 2022 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael HeckmanDirector
  • David S AlburtyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul BertrandDirector
  • Kathleen RuegseggerExecutive Officer
  • Carol A PranulisDirector
  • Andrew E PageExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David S AlburtyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew E PageExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$750K
Amount sold
$500K
Minimum investment
$276.2K
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.1MraisedSep 2018 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David S AlburtyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew E PageExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.1M
Minimum investment
$110.2K
Proceeds to insiders
$272K
First sale
Sep 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 9 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPhase II2019$399.9K
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPhase I2018$120K
NASAPhase II2016$749.4K
NASAPhase I2016$121.7K
NASAPhase I2015$125K
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Food and Drug AdministrationPhase II2013$676K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase II2012$750K
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Food and Drug AdministrationPhase I2011$150K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase I2011$150K

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 Innovaprep do?
InnovaPrep develops sample concentration instruments and air samplers used in environmental monitoring, food and product quality testing, life science research, and biopharmaceutical development. It also offers custom manufacturing and OEM services for matrix workflow applications.
Who founded Innovaprep?
Innovaprep was founded by David S Alburty in 2018.
How much funding has Innovaprep raised?
Innovaprep has disclosed $3.8M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Innovaprep headquartered?
Innovaprep is headquartered in Drexel, US.